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Is sertraline good for anxiety ?

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Hey guys

Since my brother pass away last year I have being getting bad chest pain.

When to my doctor so he say it anxiety and he is going to prescribe some sertraline for me but I am so scared to take them because I heard some bad reviews about sertraline.

Help me please

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We are all different when it comes down to Antidepressant so what suits me will not suit you possibly, so you will need to take your medications for about five week to see how it goes. It is inadvisable to keep changing these medications for another one. The selection of drugs is not never ending. So be patient.

Your GP has considered your needs and has recommended this drugs use, so you follow His recommendation .

This medication is recommended and a good choice for your condition, so do not worry. Remember if you do not take this medication how will you hope to get better in yourself

Keep a Hold

BOB

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Thank you so much for your advice.

I am practicing deep breathing hope it will help me.

If not I may consider this medication.

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Remember sometimes many people take these medications over short to medium term very few will need to take them long or life term.

If you need to take the medication do not be frightened of them

Always Here

BOB

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Awwww bob sounds like a caring person

Thanks alot

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Yes it can take the edge off anxiety, although you may need to go up in dose before it works.

Side effects differ a lot depending on the individual. They can be bad for some people, or they can be mild. Sexual dysfunction from SSRIs is fairly common.

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Thanks alex

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