Question 1

i was on sertraline for over 1.5 years. havent taken it for awhile but im getting worse. can i take it after the discard date? it was 12/05/2016.

Accepted Answer

Sertraline: You are not going to have mayor problems if you take it. It may loose some of its potency.
Make another appointment with you psychiatrist and get a new prescription

Question 2

i normally take zoloft (sertraline) between 9:30 &11:30 every morning but yesterday i was late(12:15). can i take it ealier than normal 2day? (8:15)will it be ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's ok to take it anytime even at night.
Most people prefer to take in the am or when they get up as it makes you feel a  little energized.

Question 3

re enter. started taking zoloft (sertraline) 15 years ago for anxiety 5'4 192 lbs how can i lose this weight it is depressing should i stop zoloft (sertraline) ?

Accepted Answer

Zoloft (sertraline) and weight: Stopping zoloft (sertraline) without your physician's agreement may risk anxiety relapse.  Also, stopping zoloft (sertraline) may not by itself change your weight.  It may be more helpful to work on your anxiety with a psychologist or other therapist so that you have other methods to deal with anxiety, and change your personal exercise and food plans so that you begin losing weight. Personal trainers can help you also.

Question 4

advice about sertraline?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, take it as prescribed by your doctor for what your doctor prescribed it for. Dont drink alcohol with your medications.

Question 5

is sertraline better than zoloft?

Accepted Answer

Zoloft (sertraline): Zoloft is brand name, sertraline is generic zoloft.

Question 6

how does zoloft (sertraline) work?

Accepted Answer

Zoloft (sertraline): Zoloft (sertraline) is one of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, hence produces elevation in serotonin levels which produce reduction in symptoms of depression & anxiety.

Question 7

does sertraline stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

About a week: Sertraline half life is about one day, meaning the amount of drug in your systems drops by 1/2 each day.  So there is 50% left after day 1, 25% after day 2, 12.5% after day 3, etc.  So after about a week the drug is generally out of your system.  Discontinuation symptoms, like feeling "brain zaps", can last 1 - 2 weeks after stopping the medication.

Question 8

anyone feel no effect on sertraline?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: 30% of people taking any antidepressant will not benefit and other drugs will need to be tried.

Question 9

what r side fx of zoloft (sertraline)?

Accepted Answer

SSRIs: Zoloft or sertraline commonly results in nausea, dry mouth, upset stomach, constipation within the first several weeks, but these should go away.  Other side effects (less common) include sexual side effects (decreased interest, inability to have an orgasm), increased thoughts of suicide in those 25 and younger, blurred vision, abnormal bleeding among others.

Question 10

can zoloft (sertraline) make you ichy?

Accepted Answer

Zoloft (sertraline) and itchy: We can be allergic to any chemicals that we take, from skin product  to pills. Itchy is the main allergic reaction to anything. But itchy is not know of as a "side effect" from zoloft (sertraline).
Any redness on the skin where it itch? How long does it last of been happening? Does it get worse?Had you taken zoloft (sertraline) before then take it again? You can also react to the chemical that makes the pill, not zoloft (sertraline).

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I was on sertraline for over 1.5 years. havent taken it for awhile but im getting worse. can i take it after the discard date? it was 12/05/2016.

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I normally take zoloft (sertraline) between 9:30 &11:30 every morning but yesterday i was late(12:15). can i take it ealier than normal 2day? (8:15)will it be ok?

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Re enter. started taking zoloft (sertraline) 15 years ago for anxiety 5'4 192 lbs how can i lose this weight it is depressing should i stop zoloft (sertraline) ?

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Advice about sertraline?

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Is sertraline better than zoloft?

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How does zoloft (sertraline) work?

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Does sertraline stay in your system?

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Anyone feel no effect on sertraline?

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What r side fx of zoloft (sertraline)?

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Can zoloft (sertraline) make you ichy?

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