I am taking sertraline (anti depression tablet) for around 3 years. At first I am having 200 power but now doctor reduce my tablet power to 50. I am having this for six months. But still when I travel through car I am having uncomfortable so I am avoid to travel through car. And also I am facing over sweating, weight gain, so is this problems are caused by sertraline tablet or any other reason?

Ms. Sunita PandayPsychologist15yrs exp

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Sometimes these medications have fewer side effects but I would suggest you to go for psychotherapy or counseling for your travel problems. Cbt will help you in it.  

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Mr. Sudarshan HegdePsychologist11yrs exp

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My dear lybrate-user, I appreciate you for sharing your concerns and symptoms. As a psychologist I suggest you to be in touch with your psychiatrist for above physical side effects/symptoms. Psychiatrist can advice you better in this regard. However, you are taking medicines to balance your brain chemicals and through which balance life to some extent. But your root cause for your panicing and depression is unattended with less skills and techniques in place. To cope and address your thoughts and actions related panic feelings counseling can help you in long run. Cognitive behaviour therapy techniques can help you to gain control on your panic feelings. I suggest you to take counseling sessions parallel to your medications. Feel free to contact. Wishes for healthy life.  

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