Serdep 50 MG Tablet 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,

Sometimes it may take 3 weeks to take effect.

Also, very importantly, you may need to modify the dosage or add something else to feel more better sooner.

It's not like that you can't take both medication simultaneously. But there should be some reason to combine medications. If you have optimum dose of one drug than only you can go for combination therapy for same problem.

Weight gain can happen using psychiatric medicines. You should be eating carefully avoiding processed foods like bread, biscuits, ice creams, less sugar, oil & salt. Avoid too much milk and milk products. Combine fruits, vegetables, salads etc with your regular food.

Hello! first of all can you tell me why are planning to start sertraline treatment? Duration of treatment depends on the illness and how compliant the patient is to treatment. In addition psychotherapy also helps.

Yes you can take in the evening, some feel comfortable in day time, some at night. No issues.

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.

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

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.

..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.