Concomitant use of sertraline with irreversible monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors is contraindicated due to the risk of serotonin syndrome with symptoms such as agitation, tremor and hyperthermia. Sertraline therapy should not be initiated for at least 14 days after discontinuation of an irreversible MAO inhibitor. Sertraline should be discontinued at least 7 days before initiation of treatment with an irreversible MAO inhibitor.