sertraline aka lustral

[FRANKIEISBACK]

basically gp and specialist has said this one is specifically listed for PTSD..unlike citalopram and some of the others

paroxatine is too , but there is no way on earth I am taking THAT !!

[Tyke]

I am on Sertraline and yes, it is specifically listed for PTSD although I am taking it for anx and dep. It is also listed for OCD.

Tyke

[KK77]

Sertraline seems to be approved for the treatment of PTSD in adult women only:

What is it used for?



Depression (http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/depression.htm) in adults.
A psychiatric disorder in which tasks are excessively repeated (obsessive-compulsive disorder) (http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/depression/anxietydisorders_000017.htm) in adults and children aged six years and over.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/depression/anxietydisorders_000017.htm) in adult women.

[FRANKIEISBACK]

helping somewhat , only after 6 weeks though

[Tyke]

It took 5 weeks to help me. Glad I stuck with it now though.

[FRANKIEISBACK]

yes me too