Hi Anon - Apo-Sertraline is a brand name for the drug sertraline hydrochloride which is also sold under the names Zoloft and Lustral. This is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It's mainly used to treat major depression in adults, but is also used to treat obsessive–compulsive, panic, and social anxiety disorders in both adults and children.
Was this drug prescribed by a physician or psychiatrist? Have you discussed your concerns with your health care provider? I'm asking for two reasons. First, some patients are treated for a short period of time and then no longer need this medication. This is not a determination that most people can make on their own and should be made in conjunction with a qualified professional. Second, if you have been taking this drug for some time it would be in your best interest to develop an appropriate plan for withdrawing this drug from your system.
There are many natural resources available to you to deal with anxiety, but before you explore those options it would be best to first be sure, through a medical consultation, if you have anxiety at a level that would require medical treatment or not. If you do, there are other treatment options available to you, including other medications, counseling, behavioral therapy and more. If you don't need this medication, then an appropriate withdrawal plan should be developed for you, along with provision of resources to support you in moving forward with your life.
Does this make sense to you? Would you be comfortable talking about what I've said with your mom? Will you let us know what you decide to do? We wish you the best, and congratulate you for your interest in taking charge of your medications and your own health. Take care, Pat
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Hi Anon - Apo-Sertraline is a brand name for the drug sertraline hydrochloride which is also sold under the names Zoloft and Lustral. This is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It's mainly used to treat major depression in adults, but is also used to treat obsessive–compulsive, panic, and social anxiety disorders in both adults and children.
Was this drug prescribed by a physician or psychiatrist? Have you discussed your concerns with your health care provider? I'm asking for two reasons. First, some patients are treated for a short period of time and then no longer need this medication. This is not a determination that most people can make on their own and should be made in conjunction with a qualified professional. Second, if you have been taking this drug for some time it would be in your best interest to develop an appropriate plan for withdrawing this drug from your system.
There are many natural resources available to you to deal with anxiety, but before you explore those options it would be best to first be sure, through a medical consultation, if you have anxiety at a level that would require medical treatment or not. If you do, there are other treatment options available to you, including other medications, counseling, behavioral therapy and more. If you don't need this medication, then an appropriate withdrawal plan should be developed for you, along with provision of resources to support you in moving forward with your life.
Does this make sense to you? Would you be comfortable talking about what I've said with your mom? Will you let us know what you decide to do? We wish you the best, and congratulate you for your interest in taking charge of your medications and your own health. Take care, Pat
January 14, 2010 - 7:33pmThis Comment
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