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Does Sertraline cause manic depression?
I have Social Anxiety, Depression and poor concentration problem. My Doctor prescribed me with Sertraline and I have been taking it for 1 week now.
I feel over excited, energetic and loud speaking when I started to take Sertraline. Is it normal to feel like this during the initial stage? Will this go away after somedays?
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As it’s post medicine reactions I would suggest to consult the doctor and check it out.
As much as I can suggest you that if it’s not harming you take it in a positive way..
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Yeah in many case Antidepressants induced mania. Called as Bipolar 3
But it need details evaluation
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You don't need a medicine you need consult Psychotherapist for CBT
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Hi,
You should get evaluated from a psychiatrist.
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Dr. Shilpa Sri S.K
Psychiatrist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, sertraline is prescribed for depression and anxiety. However in some people, it can cause excitability and other such symptoms which you have mentioned. There is no definitive way of knowing it. Please go back to your psychiatrist and let him know about the recent developments.
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Dr. Anshul Mahajan
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5 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Need to be evaluated
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Dr. Saatiish Jhuntrraa
Psychiatrist
35 yrs exp
Jaipur
There can be 2 things- either a hypomanic episode is being stimulated or you feel this way because anxiety is relieved . You should contact your psychiatrist immediately
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Dr. Akhil Dhanda
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14 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Please do see your doctor again or inform him about this this could be due to medication or may be your switching over to the other side of mood spectrum , your psychiatrist is the best judge in such case as the information regarding dose of medications as well as other information needed to come to a conclusion is missing .
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