[ SECRET POST #5096 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #5096 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.


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[The Great British Bake Off, series 11]


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[Story of Yanxi Palace]


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06. [SPOILERS for Once Upon a Time]






















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Comments

Experiences with Sertraline?

[kribban]

I've been having a moderate depression and I called a doctor who prescribed me sertraline, 50 mg. He was very casual about it and said he prescribes it all the time and it hardly ever has any side effects.

I talked to two friends who take it. One said she has no side effects and it was the best decision of her life. The other said there will be terrible side effects and that it should only be taken as a last resort.

So, now I'm kind of torn on what to do.

Re: Experiences with Sertraline?

[(Anonymous)]

The effects of any drug will depend on the chemical makeup of the individual taking it. Side effects although rare/common as they may be, do happen. And in my experience are often worsened by a negative mindset of the person taking them.

I'd speak to your doctor again and ask specifically why they prescribed this particular drug in your specific case. After all every medication reacts in a different way, and not a single one without the risk of side effects. I'd suggest looking into different reactions and side effects, though mainly to heed your doctors suggestion as well as inform them of your hesitance. Other than that the main clincher would be to look at what restrictions the drug may require when taking it and if they conflict with your lifestyle. (aka orange juice can negate the effect of certain blood pressure meds and alcohol anti-anxiety)

As someone who has had poor reactions to similar meds in the past, I still would recommend giving the medication a try. You can always taper off the dosage if you feel the drug isn't right for you later on. (about two weeks is the general timeframe for Sertraline to properly take effect) Make sure to keep in touch with your doctor, and mainly, ask yourself if you're comfortable taking this medication, side effects notwithstanding. Stay safe!

https://erowid.org/pharms/sertraline/sertraline.shtml

^ a site I use to research most meds. It has personal experiences, references, ect.

Re: Experiences with Sertraline?

[(Anonymous)]

I'm on 75mg, started last October at 50mg and moved up to 75mg after the rioting started this past spring/summer. The side effects for me lasted a couple of months after I first started (including hot flashes/chills, intense sleepiness, and a panic attack). There are different types of anti-anxiety/depressant medications out there with different mechanisms of action, and unfortunately it's a trial and error effort to figure out the best one for an individual. My doctor started me on sertraline because it's the easiest to come off of if it didn't help. Thankfully it did work for me, so I didn't have to go through a carousel of medications like some of my friends.