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Sertraline

Sertraline is an antidepressant belonging to the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) group of drugs. It commonly used to treat depression, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and social anxiety disorder.

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I am taking Sertraline 100 mg. What are my possibilities of developing erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Sertraline for a good few years and have found that 100 mg works best for me. I have heard stories that people experience sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction, with medication. If I have not had any symptoms of this. How likely is it that it will happen from...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If you have been taking Sertraline for several years and have not developed erectile dysfunction yet, then it is unlikely that you will experience it now. Sertraline may cause erectile dysfunction in some people, bu...  Read Full »

My friend is being treated for schizophrenia. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I need a psychiatric opinion for my good friend who has been treated for catatonic schizophrenia. She is a 27 year old European woman. She had in total three episodes of catatonia that required hospitalization. But I suspect it may have been depression instead, since she volunteered h...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have read the query and after reading the history of hers I can tell you that these symptoms suggest more towards some neurotic illness specifically depression rather than catatonic schizophrenia. In catatonic schizophrenia patients s...  Read Full »

I am anxious about my hernia surgery. Is taking Zoloft safe?

Query: Hello doctor,I am about to have an open inguinal hernia operation after 15 days. I have been having terrible anxiety leading up to it. I went to my PCP today and informed him of this. He prescribed 25 mg of Zoloft for me. I have read that it takes a month for Zoloft to work. Also, I have read that Z...  Read Full »


Dr. Vamsee Kiran Lakkam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know that whether your hernia is the cause of anxiety. If anxiety is the case let me assure you that you have nothing to worry from surgical aspect as hernia repair is not a complicated or major surgery. So, the blood loss should not be worrying if you w...  Read Full »

I am having trouble maintaining an erection. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I got married last month. I am not able to maintain a strong erection that is needed for penetration. And, my libido is also low nowadays.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. I request you to provide following information so the diagnosis can be made and suitable remedy can be offered. Have you experienced the same issues while masturbating or doing sex in the past? How did the problem start...  Read Full »

My semen is yellow in colour and thinner in consistency. Should I be worried?

Query: Hello doctor, Why is there urine in my semen, especially when I have not ejaculated for more than three days? Why is my urine yellow or greenish? Even if I drink a lot, it does not get clear. Why do I feel a strong urge to urinate when having anal intercourse? My current medications are Sertraline 7...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Color of semen depends on how many days you have not ejaculated. The longer the duration, more is the yellowness in color and thickness in consistency. Your second question is that the urine never gets transparent. The answer to this is the color of urine in normal c...  Read Full »

Can I take Sertraline for my premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?

Query: Hi doctor, Can I take Sertraline for my PMDD? What is the dosage? I do not have any other issues apart from this. However, it is causing me extreme anger and depression, and my personal and professional life is getting affected. I am just 33 yrs old, and I fear I will live like this until menopaus...  Read Full »


Dr. Monica Mathur

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is an extreme form of premenstrual syndrome in which there are psychological as well as physical symptoms like weight gain, bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, etc., can happen. In your case, I suggest you do yoga and medi...  Read Full »

The withdrawal effect of Zoloft is bad and I cannot handle it. Kindly advice.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been on Zoloft for 14 years. I am on the maximum dose of 200 mg. I have been struggling with anxiety due to menopause. My general doctor thought it might be a good idea to switch my medication. She recommended that I go down to 100 mg a week on the Zoloft and then go to Pristiq...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are having severe withdrawals and discontinuation symptoms even after lowering the dose to 175 mg, I would suggest you consult a psychiatrist in person for evaluation, and then you can discuss with him or her regarding the following, As the reason for the chan...  Read Full »

How does Venlafaxine help with hot flushes?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 51-year-old female in the menopausal stage. I have GAD and on Zoloft 100 mg for almost two years, and I heard that if I switch to Venlafaxine it will help the hot flushes that I am suffering from. So my question is, can I make an instant switch? If so, to what mg of Venlafaxine...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to inform you that Venlafaxine is definitely a better option when we need to deal with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) as well as hot flushes. However, the research has shown that Prestiq (Desv...  Read Full »

Why am I unable to interact with anybody?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old male. I feel stressed and pressurized because of lack of social skills. I am not happy with my life. I attribute it to the death of my dad in a road accident three years back. Previously, my life was full of happiness. Now, I feel lonely, tired, uninterested, selfish an...  Read Full »


Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand what you are going through and you have my full sympathy. According to your description, you are most likely to be suffering from depression and your doctor has prescribed Zosert (Sertraline) for the same. If you are not feeling alright yet, and are tol...  Read Full »

My boyfriend suffers from high BP. Will Zoloft help?

Query: Hello doctor, My 28 years old boyfriend went to a doctor, and he was told that he had high blood pressure. His blood pressure was 160/90 mmHg. He has never had high blood pressure before this but has had general anxiety daily for a long time. He did not want to take blood pressure medicine because h...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern towards your boyfriend. Your boyfriend is having issues with high blood pressure because of sleep apnea. He is obese as his BMI (body mass index) is 33. Obesity can cause sleep apnea, while sleep apnea, in turn, leads to high blood press...  Read Full »

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