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Problem after taking serlift 50 tablet
I am taking serlift 50 tablet from 2 days at night. But I fell sleeplessness.So what can I do .. please suggest me
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Most SSRI’s including Serlift used for depression/ anxiety have a negative effect on sleep and are meant to improve concentration and alertness. However a minority of patients have a reversed experience. You seem to be in the majority category.
It is therefore best avoided at night. You may therefore wish to consider taking it in the morning after breakfast or something to eat (importantly not on an empty stomach). It takes a couple of days to show effect so visit the doctor for a review in a about that time (if possible a week) should things not improve for you. Change of medication may be considered in that situation.
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Take serlift in the morning with meal for a couple of days
Go back to the doctor if things don’t improve in 4-5 days
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U can go to your doctor or Wait for 2-3 days...if same sleeplessness again...go to your consulting dr and would add medication as per need....
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Hi ,
Sertraline has mild sedation effect ,If you are not able to sleep ,then better report back to the doctor .He will add another molecule for short duration that will improve your sleep quality.Hope this helps.
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contact the doctor.
Health Tips
avoid consuming tea coffee after 5pm
use bed only for the purpose of sleeping
avoid using mobile phones/TV at least an hour prior to sleeping time
do exercise atleast for thirty mins in the evening.
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Dr. Divya Chopra
Neuropsychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Wait for 2-3 days, if problem persists then consult ur treating doctor
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