Zoloft (sertraline)

Dr. Pagnani of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates discusses Zoloft (sertraline) an SSRI or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This medication is frequently used for patients struggling with anxiety disorders, major depression, OCD and bulimia.
Dr. Pagnani is the founder and medical director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, an Instructor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital for the Department of Psychiatry, he supervises psychiatric residents at Jefferson Hospital, he serves on the Young Professional Board of Uplift, the Center for Grieving Children and he maintains a private practice of Psychiatry in Philadelphia where he sees patients for one-time psychiatric evaluations and second opinions. He is a licensed physician and surgeon in NJ, PA, NY, MD, DE, FL and CA and can provide consultations to individuals via HIPAA compliant Telehealth visits living in these locations.
Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a private practice of psychiatry consisting of about 25 psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychotherapists with physical locations in Philadelphia and Paoli, PA and serving all of PA, NJ, NY and FL virtually via HIPAA compliant tele-psychiatry. Individuals seeking not only evaluations but long-term psychiatric care, can contact Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates directly.
These videos aim to increase awareness and discussion of mental health topics and to encourage struggling individuals to schedule an appointment directly with a mental health provider. Mental health needs to be normalized, and simply speaking about mental health topics openly, is an important first step.
Dr. Pagnani and Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates are NOT advocating for or against the use of any mentioned psychiatric medications for any specific individual. Additionally, any side effects mentioned are not a complete list of potential side effects or contraindications to taking any mentioned medications, and all risks and benefits of a medication should be discussed with an individual’s provider at an appointment, before starting, stopping or making changes to a medication regimen.
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[@Baysk8er24]

Thank you this was helpful

[@JonathanAmesPhD]

Dated is to presumed availability of primary care providers -- whole referral structure needs to accommodate their becoming a vanishing breed.

[@ahmedhayat5309]

Does it also cause erectile dysfunction????

[@danielbegg6968]

Appreciate the video, What's the best way to wean off 25mg Sertraline? Have taken for 18 months but have been recommended to switch to Agomelatine, harder than I expected.

[@Dabeauty123]

My doctor prescribed this to me but I did not take it because I’m very scared of the side effects. I’ve suffered from anxiety attacks/ panic attacks for a long time. It’s even worse since I lost my mom recently. The panic attacks runs my blood pressure up very quickly. I’m scared of any anxiety/ panic attacks meds. I’ve been researching them all. I’m to terrified

[@Carlyle3rd]

Sorry for your lost, if you feel your back is against the wall, I think you should give it a try, I’m 33 and started Wellbutrin 3 1/2 weeks ago and noticed mood and energy plus appetite changes, I had a couple of bad days and went from 150mg to 300mg I’ve also started Zoloft 50mg today hopefully I’ll have good results, good luck with everything, I was also very anxious about starting medication feeling like I was being weak but some times they can save your life … I was definitely spiraling for the worse ❤️

[@Dabeauty123]

@@Carlyle3rd thank you! I would rather start something with very little side effects. I have to care for my kids so I don't need anything to have me feeling out of place. I have been seeing scary side effects with a lot of these meds. My friend is taking Wellbutrin so the Wellbutrin doesn't help you fully?

[@Carlyle3rd]

@@Dabeauty123 Yeah it’s best to start with the smallest dose as possible to lessen the chance of side effects, and go slow from there, your doctor will definitely help you adjust slowly over time and it’s important to keep your doctor informed on how you are feeling. As for the Wellbutrin it has been great so far but I had maybe 3 very bad days over the course of 3 weeks or so which made me reach out for a higher dose, then lead to Zoloft in addition, honestly I probably should have waited out the well for longer being that it can take 4-6 weeks to work but I became impatient, I also think I had the wrong prospective for the medication thinking that it’s a instant fix, but now im taking it slow also trying to incorporate changes in my life for the better to meet the meds half way, I quit smoking and drinking, since I’ve been able to work out more and save more money which has been contributing to my depression at times, just stay focus and patience you’ll be fine 🙏🏾

[@johnmoser2414]

Sexual side effects do not resolve during treatment.

[@dv_vid]

I used to take Zoloft but then I stopped after learning the scientific facts that it has no clinical effectiveness above its placebo effects. Now I don't believe it will help me and so there's no reason to take it.

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This really what best medicine?

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Smart

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Which scientific study was that from?

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