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memphis77
memphis77

ive been taking sertraline for 4 months  for depession and anxiety iv just be told it can give you cancr which has set off my anxiety dose any one know of this.

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  • Yorkshire
    Yorkshire memphis77

    Posted

    I've read so much on Sertraline & have never read anything about Cancer. 

    If you read up, anything can give you Cancer now a days - kettle crisps, too much broccoli etc. 

    Please don't worry about these giving you Cancer as if it was true and a risk, they wouldn't be able to make them. 

    • Yorkshire
      Yorkshire memphis77

      Posted

      Ah right! Well I must have not bothered to take that bit in!

      I still wouldn't worry about it, all medication has to cover themselves. On some paracetamol it says can cause death. 

      The chances will be so so small, but they'll have to put it in. 

  • memphis77
    memphis77

    Posted

    thank you that has helped
  • Guest
    Guest memphis77

    Posted

    I've not heard of this and no one in their right mind could say such a thing...Unless they have a case history they know about !Thousands....Probably millions of people take Sertraline safely,OK...there are all the usual side effects.But Cancer?I can't say I am knowledgeable enough to say anything on the issue...But I would say don't give it too much power and try forgetting about it!I hope it has been helping your depression & anxiety.All the best,Sally
  • memphis77
    memphis77

    Posted

    read it on the paper that came with packet
  • Guest
    Guest memphis77

    Posted

    Sorry Memphis...You are correct:I read the replies to your original post.However,as someone said,the pharmaceutical companies have to say this to cover themselves....It is probably very rare...I wouldn't give it too much power.....
  • Tezes
    Tezes memphis77

    Posted

    Ooooo you're right I just had a look at leaflet for Lustral ( branded sertraline) and side effects do include cancer at 1-10 in 10.000 people. I've been taking 50 mgs a day for last 18 mths.

    Having said that I also take a Triptan for migraine have taken these for about 20 years and the side effects of these includes stroke and heart attack !!

    I take other meds as well and they all include something drastic in the list of side effects, it is ironic that there for anxiety etc 

    Too much to worry about in this life you just have to weigh up the odds, but remember they are taken by thousands of people every day. I say best not to read beyond the 'don't take if you have certain other conditions' 

    All the best

  • marie31094
    marie31094 memphis77

    Posted

    Hi  Memphis,

    Even though you have heard this, it may say it on the leaflet which comes with the meds. The reason they have to put this in there is to cover their own backs - anything has side effects ,even foods! Dont worry and I hope that you get better very soon.

  • gingemac1977
    gingemac1977 memphis77

    Posted

    i've not heard that, who told you? was it your GP that said it?

     

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