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Zosert 50 mg contains Sertraline 50 mg. Its major mode of action is inhibition of serotonin reuptake by the pre synaptic nerve endings. To make it simple, it just makes more serotonin available at nerve terminas which then acts to elevate your mood. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which makes you feel good. So, if you are depressive or suffering from anxiety, obsession compulsion disorder, your doctor may prescribe this to you so that level of serotonin may increase at nerve terminals whi...more
Zosert 50 mg contains Sertraline 50 mg. Its major mode of action is inhibition of serotonin reuptake by the pre synaptic nerve endings. To make it simple, it just makes more serotonin available at nerve terminas which then acts to elevate your mood. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which makes you feel good. So, if you are depressive or suffering from anxiety, obsession compulsion disorder, your doctor may prescribe this to you so that level of serotonin may increase at nerve terminals whi...more
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It is never recommended to continue any medications in pregnancy if not absolutely required, as it can harm the baby. However, if the situation demands it it can be prescribed. This requires the consent of the mother and father. Since you are already on zosert 75, you need to wait till another 2 weeks for review with your psychiatrist. A medication needs to be given a period of 4 weeks to assess its success. I suggest you visit your psychiatrist after 2 weeks and with your consent, he/she will d...more
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It happens without specific cause in some people and you need not feel anger about it and meditaion and yoga will help to control mind. Some of the "typical" responses to frustration include anger, quitting (burn out or giving up), loss of self-esteem and self-confidence, stress and depression.
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ANGER: There is a saying "Frustration begets anger and anger begets aggression." Direct anger, is expressed toward the object perceived as the c...more
Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
ANGER: There is a saying "Frustration begets anger and anger begets aggression." Direct anger, is expressed toward the object perceived as the c...more
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Dear Mr. lybrate-user, delayed ejaculation is often a side effect of ssri or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like fluoxetine (flunil) and sertraline (zosert). Change of medications will solve his problem. Do not stop the medications suddenly, it requires tapering down gradually and gradual changeover to other group. Consult psychiatrist for this process.
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Hello
I can appreciate your thinking in raising this query.
- Zosert ( Sertraline) is an effective medication for depression & anxiety. I can see that you are taking 150 mgs once daily which is a good enough dose. The maximum dose will be 200 mgs once daily
- Zosert and Trazalon are both antidepressants but chemically they belong to different class. Zosert is an SSRI . Trazalon is more of a serotonin modulator.
- Sometimes low dose Trazalon can be used to manage sleep proble...more
I can appreciate your thinking in raising this query.
- Zosert ( Sertraline) is an effective medication for depression & anxiety. I can see that you are taking 150 mgs once daily which is a good enough dose. The maximum dose will be 200 mgs once daily
- Zosert and Trazalon are both antidepressants but chemically they belong to different class. Zosert is an SSRI . Trazalon is more of a serotonin modulator.
- Sometimes low dose Trazalon can be used to manage sleep proble...more
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