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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Is 'Inosert' a legitimate brand of sertraline (zoloft)?
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Is 'Inosert' a legitimate brand of sertraline (zoloft)?
by terranova, Nov 14, 2006 12:00AM
After doing a Google search, I was able to confirm that Inosert is one company's brand name for generic Zoloft (sertraline). However, the search results were rather small. Since I couldn't find very many websites referencing or describing Inosert, I am somewhat skeptical about it.
Basically, my question is: "Is Inosert a safe and valid chemical equivalent to Zoloft?"
Also, assuming it is: "Aside from the considerations always present when taking medicines (the need to consult a competent doctor and to purchase the medicines from a trustworthy pharmacy), is there any reason I should be wary about taking this particular brand of sertraline?"
I suffer from depression and mild OCD. Sertraline will be the first anti-depressant I've ever taken. Before I take it, I just want the added comfort of knowing that Inosert isn't a fraud.
Thank you!
Basically, my question is: "Is Inosert a safe and valid chemical equivalent to Zoloft?"
Also, assuming it is: "Aside from the considerations always present when taking medicines (the need to consult a competent doctor and to purchase the medicines from a trustworthy pharmacy), is there any reason I should be wary about taking this particular brand of sertraline?"
I suffer from depression and mild OCD. Sertraline will be the first anti-depressant I've ever taken. Before I take it, I just want the added comfort of knowing that Inosert isn't a fraud.
Thank you!
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Nov 14, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 14, 2006 12:00AM
I am sorry, I don't know if it is a fraud or not, no first hand information, but if it is the generic, and its been okayed by the government to be sold by legitimate pharmacies, its probably exactly the same as the brand name equivalent.
Member Comments (4)
by JeffG10, Nov 14, 2006 12:00AM
if you got it from your pharmacy i wouldn't worry about it. They usually don't just throw anything in there
by terranova, Nov 15, 2006 12:00AM
I bought it from an online pharmacy (pharmacyave.com).
by imcrazy2, Nov 15, 2006 12:00AM
To: terranova
Why on earth are you not getting the medicine from your local pharmacy??? I don't mean to scare you, it very well may be legit, but you have no way of knowing what you are getting online. There is no recourse for overseas sellers of lord-knows-what from heaven-knows-where. I barely trust generic meds from my pharmacy manufactured in the US. (Not to say you shouldn't--I'm just over-cautious.).....BUT, I would NEVER order from an online pharmacy!!!!!!!!!
