Sertraline Health Feed

There are better medications which produce total remission of symptoms compared to zotral, consult a psychiatrist, if already consulting one, get a 2nd opinion and try alternate medication. All the best.

Hi lybrate-user,
He is not suffering from Depression any more its taken form of Mania. A manic episode is characterized by period of at least 1 week where an elevated, expansive or unusually irritable mood, as well as notably persistent goal-directed activity is present. The mood disturbance associated with manic symptoms should be observable by others (e. G. Friends or relatives of the individual) and must be uncharacteristic of the individual’s usual state/behavior. These feelings must be ...more

Daxid is far superior as it come from reputed pfizer, but there are generic advocates who say they are the same. It is like 24k gold and 18k gold. Both are gold only. You make a choice.

It seems like your depression was better with the earlier regimen and now since the medications have been changed you are having a recurrence of your depressive symptoms. Also you mention that you have an autoimmune disease and do not give us details regarding what it is or the treatment you are on with regards to that condition. I hope you reach out to us confidentially so that we can review your records and prescribe the best available treatment for you.
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Dear lybrate-user,
what is the severity of ocd? If you can manage without daxid for first 11-12 weeks, it will be better. If you think that your ocd will affect your child, it is better to continue along with folic acid 5 mg daily. Please do an u/s scan for abnormality at 11th week. All the best.

Unfortunately, the sexual problems can be a problematic side effects. The way forward is a combination of cbt and medications, which has the best evidence.

Yes, sealift or sertraline is a very good medication for postpartum depression. It is quite safe and effective. You can take it.

Hi lybrate-user, sertraline can be continued in pregnancy but to be on the safer side get clearence from your psychiatrist. If he says yes you can try for pregnancy.

Yes, you should be planning a pregnancy while taking daxid and arip medications. Please consult your psychiatrist if you are planning on becoming pregnant.
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Better to avoid taking quitipin in the morning. Usually it takes 4 weeks, if there is no response consult psychiatrist again he can change sertraline to some other antidepressant or increase dosage of it.