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Sertraline is an ssri, it should be safe if your liver and kidney are healthy. Sertraline usual dose is around 50 mg. Usually antidepressants are taken long term as opposed to benzodiazepines that are short term. You should be fine, given you exercise daily, stay relaxed. There is no such thing as safest antidepressant, all antidepressants have their own side effects profile.
But you may try mirtazapine as it has least side effects.
But you may try mirtazapine as it has least side effects.
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Hi lybrate-user! I understand you are faced with a lot of confusion at the moment. It may be in your best interest to follow the regimen prescribed by your psychiatrist and openly discuss your fear of withdrawal and induction of vomiting with him. The regimen of psychiatric medication is very essential. It maybe helpful to go along with their recommendation. If you see any side effects, complete the dosage as prescribed and then follow up with your doctor. Sometimes side effects come from your b...more
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There is nothing called better or inferior. All medications are tailored to an individual depending on the symptoms, response and tolerability. Over the Counter self medication and self medication by googling is dangerous to one's body and mind. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine and can cause severe dependence and side effects on a longer run. Escitalopram ad Sertraline are SSRI's and need to be prescribed carefully adjusting/ titrating dosage by a psychiatrist. Hope this info helps.
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..The medication should be used with caution in the elderly, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with liver or kidney problems, Parkinson's disease or a blood disorder called acute porphyria.
let's discuss your complete medical history in detail, post discussion i'll be able to provide you right medical consultation.
let's discuss your complete medical history in detail, post discussion i'll be able to provide you right medical consultation.
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MB BS, MD - Psychiatry, MBA - Healthcare...read more
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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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If that doesn't work please follow these herbal combinations for complete cure
ras raj ras 1 tablet twice a day
brahmi avleh 10 gm twice a day.
ras raj ras 1 tablet twice a day
brahmi avleh 10 gm twice a day.
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