Is Sertraline Just Like Xanax

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I wanted to know if Sertraline is similar to a Xanax? My boyfriend recently got prescribed Sertrailine HCL 50 mg (tablet L U D02) for his panic attacks and anxiety. He told me it was like taking a xanax that he was once prescribed before. I was wondering if they were similar? ## Hi Cherish, Even though your boyfriend said that the drugs feel similar for him, Sertraline (brand name Zoloft) and Alprazolam (brand name Xanax) are actually in 2 different drug classes. As a side note, the NDC code of the tablet which you have described is 68180-352. Sertraline is considered an SSRI antidepressant most commonly prescribed for depression, but it can also be prescribed for anxiety or panic disorder. Alprazolam is considered a benzodiazepine prescribed to treat anxiety. So all in all they are qui...

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I have sertraline, the pill has an imprint if IG on one side and 214 on the other. It is oblong and a very light yellow color. I have read something about the two being the same. So is Xanax and Sertraline the same thing? ## No, they are not the same. Sertraline is an SSRI antidepressant that's used to treat various types of mood disorders and anxiety. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain, as reported by the FDA. However, Xanax is a benzodiazepine, so while it can treat similar conditions, it carries the risk of being habit forming could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 53. I have ., "DID", OCD, chronic Arthritis Pain always having joint replacements it's agressed in whole body. Take high blood pressure meds Xanax 2.0 mg up to 4 a day as needed BY the way Xanax is incredible for DID DISORDER! PERCOCET…MORIPHINE AND no other narcotics been on this remedy for 9 yrs and Xanax since I was young. Looking with Dr for a secondary meds to help with depression and backing off Xanax as much. So question can I mix Sertraline with these drugs. I'm very bad and will only get worse probably 3 more yrs til a wheel chair becomes my feet. ## A medication like Sertraline is often given with a benzodiazepine, such as Xanax, when someone requires both, though the person should be monitored by their doctor regularly, and you should be aware that ...

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Want to know how many of one of them would you have to take to equal one of the other?? ## There are actually not comparable, at all. They are not in the same medication class and don't treat conditions in the same way. The FDA classifies Sertraline as an SSRI antidepressant, though it also helps with anxiety. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. In order for it to work, it must be taken regularly and will take about 4 weeks to reach its full level of effectiveness. However, Xanax is a benzodiazepine, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. It doesn't require regular dosing, but can be taken on an as needed basis. Is there ...

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The pill is a oblong tablet that is beige in color, has a sign stamped on one side that looks like a capital a with crossbar very low, and on the other side it has the number1 on the left of a line down the middle then to the right of the line is the number 8? Thanks ## No, this is not Xanax, nor any type of controlled substance. This tablet contains 100mgs of Sertraline, the active ingredient in Zoloft, this is an SSRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight gain. Read more: Are there any comments or questions?

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Not sure if this was asked but whats the difference between IG 213 and xanax? ## Hi Mimi, The pill you're describing marked IG 213, contains 50mgs of Sertraline hydrochloride. The main difference I see here is that Sertraline is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This type of medication is supposed to work by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain, in order to help maintain an even mental balance. Alprazolam (Xanax) on the other hand, is classified as a benzodiazepine, which is said to work by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. Even though both meds are in different drug classes, I have also heard of people using anxiety and depression meds interchangeably for either type of case. I guess it all comes down to what you and your doctor d...

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The pill imprint IG 213 is in fact 50mgs of Sertraline. I actually had my script filled with those and thought they were "purple footballs" (Xanax), but I looked a little closer and noticed that the numbers weren't normal. So I looked them up online as well and found out to my dismay that Sertraline 50mg is a generic of Zoloft used for depression. Of course, it had me fooled. ## Correct, this tablet contains Sertraline 50 mg (NDC 31722-0213). Inactive Ingredients: - Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Magnesium Stearate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Titanium Dioxide - Hypromellose 2910 (3 Mpa.s) - Hypromellose 2910 (6 Mpa.s) - Polyethylene Glycol 400 - Polysorbate 80 - Fd&c Blue No. 2 Ref: DailyMed

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blue capsule shape and on one side there is an 1 andthen an endention and then the 7. and then the letter a on the other side of the pill ## This does not contain Alprazolam/Xanax, nor any type of controlled substance. The colors of a tablet really do not mean anything. This tablet contains 50mgs of Sertraline, the active ingredient in Zoloft, an SSRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and weight gain. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I've seen kids partying on zoloft because they said it gave them a "high" like xanax. Is there any narcotic part of zoloft? ## Hello, Nick! How are you? No, it is most likely just a placebo effect, because they don't know anything about the medication and what it does. The only active ingredient in Zoloft is Sertraline, which is an SSRI antidepressant. It can cause some dizziness and drowsiness as side effects, so if someone took a high amount of it, they might think they were getting high, but it really has none of the effects of the narcotics and other substances that are commonly abused. ## That is ridiculous...zoloft won't and can't make you feel high. Older women take it for depression. ## I used to have crazy hallucinations on Zoloft and extreme euphoria , ...

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Are they like Xanax? And will it make me ill? ## Hello, Lynn! How are you? No, this a different type of medication. This tablet is manufactured by Greenstone Limited and they list it as containing 100mgs of Sertraline, which is an SSRI antidepressant that can also be used to treat anxiety. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Lynn, unless the pill is prescribed for you don't put it in your mouth.

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I am on this medication and it has ig 213 on it and my doctor told me that it was the Xanax but it's not working like one. Can someone please explain to me what it is? ## This tablet is manufactured by Camber Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 50mgs of Sertraline, which is an SSRI antidepressant that is also used to treat anxiety (NDC 31722-0213). The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Inactive Ingredients: - Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Magnesium Stearate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Titanium Dioxide - Hypromellose 2910 (3 Mpa.s) - Hypromellose 2910 (6 Mpa.s) - Polyethylene Glycol 400 - Polysorbate 80 - Fd&c Blu...

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What is a blue oval pill with A 17 on it? ## The pill in description is Sertraline Hcl (50 mg) Sertraline is an antidepressant primarily used to treat major depression, obsessivecompulsive, panic, and social anxiety disorders. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Is this blue pill imprinted with A 17 like Xanax or like a Clonazepam (which are fast-acting benzodiazepines) when having an anxiety attack? ## Is a 17 blue pill just like Xanax

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light blue oblong pill ## for more information on this drug please see Zoloft ## is zoloft and xanax the same thing ## No, they are not the same thing. Zoloft is an SSRI antidepressant containing the active ingredient Sertraline. Xanax is a Benzodiazepine that contains the active ingredient Alprazolam and is used to treat nerve and anxiety disorders. Were you lead to believe they were the same thing? ## no..i just didnt know ## Thanks for that information very helpful , I am on zoloft and Xanax. glad to know they do not inter act with each other.

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it's working for me real well but it just don't last as long as I've been taking it for so long ## Hello, Timmy! How are you? Xanax is a benzodiazepine that carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. That said, have you ever considered coupling it with another medication to see if it helps keep it under control longer? Sertraline and Prozac are both SSRI antidepressants that help with anxiety. Their typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth, as listed by the FDA. It's an option you could discuss with your doctor.

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I went to the Dr for anxiety and he put me on antidepressants. I refuse to take them I'm not depressed. They also make me not act like myself. How can I tell him I'm not going to take them without him taking away my xanax too, cause they actually help? ## Hello, Whisper! How are you? Which antidepressants did he prescribe? Many of them do far more than treat depression, for example both Sertraline and Fluoxetine can treat depression, but will also treat other mood disorders and anxiety. They also have the advantage of always helping to keep it under control, since you take them regularly and they are not addictive like benzodiazepines. The FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. If you're not coope...

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Is a blue pill with IG 23 a Xanax? ## Do you mean a blue tablet with the imprint IG 213? If so, this tablet contains the anti-depressant Sertraline 50 mg (NDC 31722-0213). Inactive Ingredients: - Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Magnesium Stearate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Titanium Dioxide - Hypromellose 2910 (3 Mpa.s) - Hypromellose 2910 (6 Mpa.s) - Polyethylene Glycol 400 - Polysorbate 80 - Fd&c Blue No. 2 Ref: DailyMed

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Is a generic xanax, a blue oval pill, that has L/U on one side and D02 on the other? ## No Dale it is NOT Xanax Pill with imprint L U D02 is Blue, Elliptical / Oval and has been identified as Sertraline hydrochloride 50 mg. It is supplied by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sertraline is used in the treatment of depression; anxiety and stress; social anxiety disorder; panic disorder; major depressive disorder (and more), and belongs to the drug class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Sertraline 50 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). ## Eddy is correct. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight changes. While taking it, one should also ...

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Skinny oblong oval shaped pill with DO2 on the front and a L and U on the back with a slash in between them ## This tablet contains 50mgs of Sertraline, the active ingredient in Zoloft, this is an SSRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include; nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and dry mouth. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Can i break my 50 mg zoloft in half and take 25mg ...or does it not contain medicine evenly through out the pill. ## Is it like a xanax

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Can i know all the colors of a xanax and there millgrams ## The oval blue pill in description is Sertraline Hcl (50 mg). The correct marking is found to be "IG" 213 as opposed to "LG" 213. Sertraline is an antidepressant primarily used to treat major depression, obsessive compulsive, panic, and social anxiety disorders. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... As far as xanax pills go, the way a pill looks is entirely up to the whit and whim of the company making it, so pill colors can change overnight and we wouldn't necessarily know it, unless you're looking for a specific brand and dosage. I've personally seen xanax pills (non generic) range in doses from 0.5mg to 3mg, and everything in between that. Does anyone else have inf...

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Medicine description is: Blue oval pill 213 on one side 1|g on other side ## Hi, Kimberly! How are you? The tablet with the IG 213 marking contains 50mgs of Sertraline, which is an SSRI antidepressant that's used to treat depression, anxiety, OCD and several other medical conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Learn more Sertraline details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can sertraline be compared to xanax? Are the effects similar between the two ? ## What does SSRI mean? And is sertraline something like prozac? ## Does this pill makes you sleep ? ## Is it a substitute for xanax? ## Will it help me sleep like xanax? ## No, An antidepressant is not in the same Benzos ,which is what a xanax is classified as. Benzos- xanax...

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