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Can serlift 50 and quitipine 25 taken
Serlift 50 and quitipine 25 mg for depression. Is it a over dose? Am about to start the dose but feeling doubtful if could cause any side effects
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Every medicine has a side effect. The treating doctor chooses medicine and decides a dose such that less or no side effect occur. Also adjusts the dose such that the patient can adjust to the drug comfortably. Cost- benefit ratio is seen (in standard words).
so, yes it is a safe dose you can take. if any side effect contact psychiatrist then he can decide whether it is a side effect or your worry related to medicine.
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Sertraline is a pretty safe SSRI. And 50mg is avg dose, usually on the lower side so it is safe to take. Common side effects like nausea, vomiting may occur in some but side effects often wear off with time and can be managed.
Quetiapine might have been added for sleep. Can cause daytime drowsiness if taken late in the night so take as prescribed by your psychiatrist, on time. Detailed history will be required to comment further.
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Hi.. usually ssri is sufficient. Maybe quetiapine is added for sleep. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for a second opinion
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Dr. Aashmeen
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Serlift 50 along with Quetiapine 25 mg is not an overdose. these are common low starting doses for depression, especially when sleep disturbance or anxiety is present. Mild side effects like nausea, sleepiness, dry mouth, or temporary anxiety can occur in the first 1–2 weeks but are usually manageable and settle with time.
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