could you tell me something positive about sertraline?

Question

I have been taking sertraline and sam-e (several hours apart).I've noticed a positive change in my mood, but i read that it can be unsafe to take both. Is it true?

Answer 1

Use w/water/solution: Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Sertraline may be taken with or without food. .The liquid form of sertralike sertraline exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Useful 4 depression, anxiety, other anxieties.

Answer 2

Just a few: Ssri such as sertraline (zoloft), the drug of choice for the management of depression in elderly patients, especially those with cardiac arrhythmias. The sertraline also tend to be more stimulating and less sedating than the tricyclic antidepressant . As a result, they are usually taken in the morning and not at bedtime. Sertraline has the lowest inhibitory effect on cytochrome p450 enzymes.

Answer 3

4 to 6 weeks: Most antidepressants take several weeks to begin to build up in your system to a therapeutic level.

Answer 4

2-3 weehs: It may b faster but this is the usual answer.

Answer 5

Zoloft (sertraline) onset: According to research studies, about 75% of patients will improve in the first four weeks, but it may take 4 to 6 weeks for the other 25% to improve with antidepressant treatment. Also, it is important a person takes an adequate dose, for some, this may be as much as 150-200 mgs per day. I would go to a dr. Who would see me every few weeks until i was better. Good luck.

Answer 6

It may take four to: Six weeks once you reach an optimum dose. The dose is usually titrated upward from a starting dose of 25 mg per day.

Answer 7

Nausea: Nausea is common, but usually subsides after a few weeks. Other common side effects are headache, insomnia, diarrhea or constipation dry mouth, ejaculatory dysfunction, sleepiness.

Answer 8

Ones pts complain ab: Queasy stomach diarrhea delayed ejaculation anorgasmia restlessness.

Answer 9

Decrease dose.: Under the supervision of your physician, the best way is to cut the dose in half and do this gradually over a couple of weeks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it ok to cut the type of pill you are taking in half to get to 25mg for a couple of weeks. After that, you can stop it.

Answer 10

Under supervision: Discuss it with your physician to see what is safest for you. However 50mg is low enough to stop it without having to decrease the dose.

Answer 11

Generally safe, but: Zoloft (sertraline) is used safely and successfully by millions of people. But all drugs have potential risks and side-effects. Things may seem "intense" because your depression is lifting (a good effect), or because the zoloft is agitating you or making you restless, which are common side-effects. Talk to your prescribing doctor to sort it out. "intensity" isn't required for it to work.

Answer 12

Pro's and con's: All medications have pro's and con's. Zoloft (sertraline) is a safe medication, but like all medications, it can have some potential side effects. I'm not sure what you mean by "intense". Zoloft (sertraline) can make some people more anxious in the beginning and it can make some people feel quite jittery. On the other hand, "intensity" may also come from stress in your life. Speak with your physician to clarify.

Answer 13

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.

Answer 14

Zoloft/ Sertraline: Potential side effects include dry mouth, increased sweating, headache, tremor, loose bowel movements, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, decreased libido or other sexual side effects, palpitations, chest discomfort, back pain, myalgias, yawning, ringing in the ears, difficulty sleeping, feeling more sleepy, fatigue, feeling more anxious & change in appetite. It's usually well tolerated.

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