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What Are The Side Effects Of Sertraline?

what is the good & side effect of sertraline 100mg medecine.i already start taking this medecine from 2008 till 2016 once in a day, everyday but i could,t find any good result.i start forgetting any type house-hold work and can,t remember properly but i always have to think so many times but i can,t get any result, but my age is 52 +.what steps should i take for this medecine . please can you help me what to do?
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Sertraline can cause anxiety, restlessness, nausea, excessive sweating, amnesia (loss of memory) and aggression as its common side effects. Loss of memory is a very common side effect of sertraline.
You have been taking sertraline, so you must be struggling with depression. You can shift to escitalopram which has better safety profile. But escitalopram is a prescription based medicine and you have to contact your psychiatrist for written prescription.
Advice
1.     Escitalopram in the morning
2.     Clonazepam at bed time for 1 month
3.     Start workout in gym at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week
4.     Do meditation
5.     Avoid smoking, coffee, and alcohol
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
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What Are The Side Effects Of Sertraline?

Sertraline can cause anxiety, restlessness, nausea, excessive sweating, amnesia (loss of memory) and aggression as its common side effects. Loss of memory is a very common side effect of sertraline. You have been taking sertraline, so you must be struggling with depression. You can shift to escitalopram which has better safety profile. But escitalopram is a prescription based medicine and you have to contact your psychiatrist for written prescription. Advice 1. Escitalopram in the morning 2. Clonazepam at bed time for 1 month 3. Start workout in gym at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week 4. Do meditation 5. Avoid smoking, coffee, and alcohol I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks