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Kidney Patient Under Dialysis, Often Feel Short Of Breath With Cramps, Anxiety. Can I Take Dixed 50 Mg ?

I am kidney patient under dialysis and often feel short of breath sometimes associated with cramps and anxiety etc heaviness in the head as if it is jam, this leads to sleeplessness depression and doctor said it is meantal problem caused by anxiety . I started sleeping pills like anxit .25 later Jlapress 10mg once a day but did not improve except the period its effect remains. Someone a doctor friend suggested dixed 50mg (sertaraline) subject to my physician s nod to it. thats all so far thanks you pkguptya emmail / YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 2 Aug 2012
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Using sertraline in CKD is safe and you can use it without any side effects.
Although you should avoid these medication for better life and better compliance.
You should also consult with psychiatrist .
Get well soon.
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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Kidney Patient Under Dialysis, Often Feel Short Of Breath With Cramps, Anxiety. Can I Take Dixed 50 Mg ?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Using sertraline in CKD is safe and you can use it without any side effects. Although you should avoid these medication for better life and better compliance. You should also consult with psychiatrist . Get well soon. Dr. Mayank Bhargava