Sertraline Health Feed

Daxid is sertraline which is an antidepressant which increases the serotonin uptake in neurons of brain. It is usually prescribed for depression or anxiety symptoms primarily. Now in sleep apnea it can be prescribed for the secondary mood symptoms of the disorder but if it is prescribed only for sleep apnea symptoms then it's not a rational prescription.

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

Hi lybrate-user. I understand your worry about the possibility of this side effect. But antidepressants cause erectile dysfunction will be very gross and generalised statement. Though sertraline, the drug you r taking, has a risk of sexual dysfunction in some patients, it is not as common as you think and you need not worry about it as if it happens, it is not irreversible. Treatment can be supplemented with drugs like bupropion which will reverse sexual dysfunction or even on changing sertralin...more

Dry mouth, constipation are common side effects
Can't be stopped abruptly
To be gradually withdrawn.

Fluoxetine can cause erectile dysfunction. Kindly consult for change of drug which dose not cause erectile dysfunction.

A sudden stoppage of the medication will put you at risk of adverse effects of withdrawal. These medications should be gradually withdrawn over a period of 6 months - 1 year. Rest assured, most of the major effects of these medications (including loss of libido) only lasts so long as the medication levels are sufficiently high in your body. Once it is cleared by the liver and kidneys, you are good to go. But the withdrawal course of the medication should be planned only after an one-to-one consu...more

Dear lybrate-user,
daxid does not affect the eye pressure. Have faith in your doctors. Ocd affects the quality of your life. It is your choice to live with ocd or continue to take daxid.

David contains sertraline. The problems you have mentioned are definitely not due to sertarline.
At your age this can be due to hormonal issues, deficiency of vitamins and minerals like calcium etc.
Consult an endocrinologist for the same.

is ur panic controlled, if so feel happy. daxid is not first drug of choice, if it s not controlled or u have side effects, discuss with him or get a second opinion

Daxid is an antidepressant. You should take only if a Dr. Has prescribed. If you are taking on your own, please stop, as you may not be taking for right reasons and in right dosage. If you are having a feeling of continuous sadness, then you should try natural methods first. Do 30 mins exercise daily and eat more natural foos like fruits, green veggies, nuts & coconut water. You will feel better.