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Sertraline and laser hair removal

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TheVeryHungryTortoise · 21/06/2019 18:44

Name changed.

I am due to have laser hair removal for the first time next week and have read conflicting advice online about taking antidepressants whilst undergoing treatment.

I think Sertraline can make you more photosensitive. Has anyone had any experience with this? I'm on 50mg so not a particularly high dose. I don't really want to cancel my appointment but will if it's dangerous.

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BringmeGin · 21/06/2019 19:06

I'm on 50mg if sertraline like you OP and am using an at home IPL device with no ill effects if that helps 🤷‍♀️

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TheVeryHungryTortoise · 21/06/2019 19:41

Oh, thanks. That's good to know! :)

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Khob · 22/06/2019 07:49

I had treatment with no Ill effects too

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TheVeryHungryTortoise · 27/01/2020 23:29

Just updating for anyone who reads this looking for stories (although obviously talk to your GP too.) I ended up having 7 sessions of laser hair removal to no ill effects while on 50mg Sertraline.

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