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Sertraline side effects-OCD
I took sertraline for OCD as recommended by a psychiatrist. But I feel anxiety, nervousness, worry etc. And lethargy(due to which I am not able to concentrate on my preparation.) I told my doctor these problems due to sertraline. He said these will go in some days but still after 2 months these have not gone. My studies are getting affected very badly. Should I continue sertraline or not?? My doctor also told that sertraline does not cause these things. But internet says sertraline may do so. What is the truth??
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U may have those symptoms initially while using sertraline. person with OCD may have comorbid anxiety disorder.as your symptoms persistent it may be due to anxiety disorder. stop searching in internet.
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Sertraline may cause these symptoms in begining but settle as time passes.
Stop using Google for your symptoms .
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Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat
Psychiatrist
11 yrs exp
Srinagar
If these symptoms are persistent, these may be related to your OCD,
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My advice to you is not to surf net for your symptoms or medications, that will have negative impact on your symptoms
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