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Sertraline Hydrochloride

Sertraline Hydrochloride

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4.5  Effectiveness
6.5  Side Effects
5.7  Holistic Benefits

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Sertraline Hydrochloride 5.86 5.24 4.85 14 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Sertraline Hydrochloride by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Sertraline Hydrochloride, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 4.9% 17.1% 48.8% 17.1% 12.2%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 14% 69.8% 16.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 2.4% 0% 90.2% 7.3% 0%
Breathing 4.9% 7.3% 75.6% 12.2% 0%
Confidence 7.1% 23.8% 35.7% 16.7% 16.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills 2.4% 11.9% 57.1% 23.8% 4.8%
Digestion 2.4% 7.3% 56.1% 29.3% 4.9%
Emotional Well-being 11.6% 18.6% 23.3% 27.9% 18.6%
Energy 4.4% 31.1% 35.6% 17.8% 11.1%
Eyesight 2.5% 5% 75% 17.5% 0%
Memory 9.3% 14% 41.9% 27.9% 7%
Mental Clarity 11.6% 20.9% 39.5% 11.6% 16.3%
Pain 5.1% 5.1% 84.6% 5.1% 0%
Patience 7.1% 21.4% 35.7% 28.6% 7.1%
Sexual Health 11.9% 16.7% 45.2% 21.4% 4.8%
Skin Complexion 0% 12.5% 75% 12.5% 0%
Sleep 0% 33.3% 31% 28.6% 7.1%
Stress Level 9.5% 23.8% 26.2% 26.2% 14.3%
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Commonly Reported Sertraline Hydrochloride Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 62.5% 31.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 84.8% 9.1% 6.1% 0% 0%
Anxiety 51.4% 13.5% 24.3% 2.7% 8.1%
Blurred Vision 76.2% 14.3% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 85.7% 9.5% 0% 4.8% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 48.6% 11.4% 17.1% 14.3% 8.6%
Change in Weight 33.3% 16.7% 33.3% 0% 16.7%
Cold Symptoms 85.7% 9.5% 4.8% 0% 0%
Confusion 61.9% 23.8% 9.5% 4.8% 0%
Constipation 80% 0% 13.3% 6.7% 0%
Depression 47.6% 23.8% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Diarrhea 62.9% 14.3% 2.9% 14.3% 5.7%
Difficulty Urinating 96.2% 3.8% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 63.9% 25% 8.3% 2.8% 0%
Drowsiness 47.6% 19% 23.8% 4.8% 4.8%
Dry Mouth 48.5% 24.2% 12.1% 12.1% 3%
Erectile Dysfunction 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 50% 15.8% 21.1% 10.5% 2.6%
Fever 85.7% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Gas 52.4% 14.3% 14.3% 9.5% 9.5%
Headache 58.3% 16.7% 13.9% 11.1% 0%
Heartburn 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Insomnia 47.2% 16.7% 22.2% 8.3% 5.6%
Irregular Heartbeat 81% 14.3% 4.8% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 63% 22.2% 7.4% 3.7% 3.7%
Mood Swings 52.4% 14.3% 19% 9.5% 4.8%
Muscle Cramping 71.4% 9.5% 4.8% 14.3% 0%
Nausea 54.8% 19.4% 22.6% 3.2% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 70.8% 20.8% 4.2% 4.2% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 76.2% 9.5% 14.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 63.6% 15.2% 3% 12.1% 6.1%
Stomach Ache 66.7% 14.3% 9.5% 9.5% 0%
Sweating 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Sertraline Hydrochloride Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 57.1% 42.9% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Skin Coloring 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 36.7% 33.3% 13.3% 13.3% 3.3%
Discolored Urine 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Disorientation 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Erectile Dysfunction 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Fainting 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Hyperactivity 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Increased Appetite 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 74.2% 19.4% 3.2% 3.2% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 12.5% 12.5% 37.5% 37.5% 0%
Nausea 25% 75% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 55.6% 22.2% 0% 22.2% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 0% 50% 25% 25% 0%
Seizures 96.8% 3.2% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 25% 0% 0% 25% 50%
Slurred Speech 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 85.2% 11.1% 0% 3.7% 0%
Tooth Grinding 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Sertraline Hydrochloride
Since taking Sertraline Hydrochloride Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 5.9%
Hallucination 1%
Hospitalization 2%
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User Comments about Sertraline Hydrochloride
25 Dec 2011 BEEN ON THIS DRUG FOR 12 DAYS. ANXIETY WORSE, WHICH IS WHAT I ORIGINALLY STARTED TAKING IT FOR! I EVEN HAD A PANIC ATTACK AND ENDED UP IN CASUALTY. HOWEVER, I WAS TOLD TO CARRY ON WITH THE DRUG AS IT WAS STILL EARLY DAYS. I'M GIVING IT ANOTHER WEEK AND IF I STILL FEEL THE SAME I AM COMING OFF IT!
   —Posted by DENISE
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17 Sep 2011 I just requested assistance with me depression, this was prescribed but not sure yet about having to depend on medication for this. So far it has made me feel a little strange in my stomach.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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08 Jul 2011 a good drug which is very useful to me.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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18 Oct 2010 I am concerned that Sertraline Hydrochloride is making me twitch in the face and eyes.
   —Posted by Kailee Biloski
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07 Oct 2010 Came off fluoxetine because I felt it wasnt effective, became suicidal and was then prescribed sertraline, after three weeks my situation has improved and thoughts of suicide have reduced and I feel I am on my way to recovery
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