Hi Guys,

Where can I get antidepressants such as Sertraline or Fluoxetine in Malaysia? Do I need to have a prescription from psychiatrist or I can get it over-the-counter?
Please help me, those who have experienced anxiety, OCD and depressive disorder.

Thanks.

You need a prescription if you want to buy it from a pharmacy.

Have you gone through a professional medical assessment?

Thanks bro

No at the moment. I wonder how much it cost to visit a psychiatrist/therapist.

There are varieties of antidepressants in the market and they all affect differently to every single individual. It would be wise to consult a psychiatrist first before taking meds.

Uhmm, yeahh.. Sure.. will do..

Please consult a psychiatrist or a neurologist.

sertraline or other selective serotonin reuptake ihibitors (SSRI) etc are usually prescription drugs but in some pharmacies that are not strict, u can get them without papers, especially sertraline. it is relatively safe compared to say amitriptyline.


do consult a qualified neurologist, also check your sodium level after taking for a week if they prescribe sertraline to u

This post has been edited by hotjake: Jan 2 2019, 10:29 AM

you need prescriptions, but then i don't know a lot of pharmacies that sell them

Yes, will do in near future

Thanks for the info dude

Hopefully I find one

are you taking any medication currently?

The cost varies and government bodies/ NGOs are more affordable. Private institutions charges several hundred ringgit per session depending on the psychologist/ institution.

You can refer to here for a list of Mental Health institutions (from government to private, NGOs etc):
http://mmha.org.my/resources/directory-of-...8-72e87d98-3416

Suggest you call up several centres near you and check their price, services etc before going.

1st least 200 bucks per visit. I went before for depression and GAD

Really?

Can get from any pharmacy ?

Wow, didn't know can get anti depressants so easily.

can you read my post again? and then your question again?

U said some pharmacies are not so strict.

So are inhibitors same with anti depressants?

This post has been edited by Pete the great: Jan 2 2019, 03:57 PM

thank you very much boss

walaoweh...

No. I think I need one. Cannot tahan already

and then u asked

"Really?

Can get from any pharmacy?"

i repeat SOME that are no so strict, u can get, not ANY ya. du u know the difference ar? adui

Did i in any way imply they were the same or different?

This post has been edited by hotjake: Jan 2 2019, 04:20 PM

seems the link is broken

If you dont want to see a doctor, just make a fake rubber stamp, cost you liek 20 bucks, print out a small scrap of paper, scribble in the perscription, and stamp/sign it yourself.

The pharmacist dont really care.

Kinda risky to self-medicate, not recommended but i understand where you're coming from.
any update you can pm me

This post has been edited by hotjake: Jan 2 2019, 04:25 PM

what are your symptoms?

i went to private one, first visit RM300, subsequent cheaper, but i didnt go second time. too costly, the doctor prescribe me lexapro, xanax.

i just went to gov, first visit RM30, not sure the subsequent one yet.

Is that so? I clicked on it and there's no issue

Here, you can visit the main page: http://mmha.org.my/
Go to Resources >> Directory of Services

Lastly, I'll suggest not to self-diagnose. See a psychologist and get it verified before taking any medication. Some meds may have adverse side effects so be careful about it.

Not so strict means can get those anti depressants that you mentioned.

this is a forum, stop trying to give out coded hints.

perhaps you think i meant ANY pharmacy also can get which my posts clearly didn't mention.
perhaps you also think i said ANY pharmacy also not strict which my posts clearly didn't imply.

can't help you with your comprehension. good luck

Never delay go to see a psychiatrist if you have depressant and have them prescribe the medicine rather than buy from pharmacist.
Think positive and if you have problem in your mind list the out and resolve one by one. psychiatrist

Seeing a psychiatrist may cost you some $$ at least per session about 200-300 include medicine. Some maybe cheaper.

You may try to call this number it may have free consultation situated in Puchong 0380514518

I have depressant and anxiety previously and it is not easy to overcome the fear,coldness like ice in chest, can't sleep neuro chemical reaction that your mind generate and you feel that you can smell those chemical.

Its not my comprehension

You are writing like a serial killer zodiac killer writing could be this or that.

good luck

you should go into biz of writing puzzle books not prescribing medicine.

bolded ^ you are far more imaginative as a writer

I am no puzzle book writer like u though.

well it's only you managed to puzzle

I think he was very clear lol. It could be either you failing to comprehend proper English sentence which you're not used to, you just you being confused by the long medicine name, god knows. Take and I pray for TS.

And you are not describing anything at all, so you fail to comprehend too.

So yeah whats the issue, he said some anti depressants can be prescribed at pharmacies.
Anyway, you and him are diverting from the issue. You are not helping TS at all with your so called super understanding of Super Jake's puzzles.

This post has been edited by Pete the great: Jan 2 2019, 05:23 PM

I don't puzzle only you

Quoted for failure in comprehension

Quoted for failure to be a puzzle and keep diverting from TS topic

quoted for pusing2 like an idiot implying i dunno a pharmacist/pharmacy can't prescribe any medication

This post has been edited by hotjake: Jan 2 2019, 05:29 PM

quoted for being a stupid pusing guy who can't write proper comprehension.

must be drug addict so familiar with depressant drugs

This post has been edited by Pete the great: Jan 2 2019, 05:32 PM

which pharmacy can buy..?

you win liau bro, ayam puzzle book writer, drug prescriber, drug addict all rolled into 1 as long as it makes u happy

U must be high on anti depressants no wonder write like no comprehension and so familiar with them. Nope you hijacked TS forum with your stupid diversion.

Here to add on, Jake is right. There are some pharmacies that sells older SSRI's like Zoloft without prescription. Depending on TS's location.
But TS, I have to emphasize here. Anti-depressants are NOT happy pills. They do not enhance your happiness in any way, and are only meant for long term therapy. In certain cases, patients who take them feel worse due to the side effects etc. and suicide is actually a counter-indication of these drugs.
That is why, just don't. Unless you're prepared to have a psychiatrist monitor and manage. Counselling is a more important step in this stage you're in, do you have anyone to talk to?

TS, depression may be a symptom of an underlying cause. Hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid) has been known to cause depression. It may be worth the time and moderate expense of having a full panel blood test.

"positive thinking" is the reason why must ppl get sick in the first place. The world is not as great as you imagine. When you dun live in reality it is normal to get sick. Stop pretending to be who you are not.

This post has been edited by sylar111: Jan 5 2019, 01:46 PM

Yeah. Dun believe all this psychiatry bull crap. They are just glorified witch doctors. Those ppl commit suicide at a higher rate compared to the normal population.

This post has been edited by sylar111: Jan 5 2019, 01:44 PM

Now now, that's a bit of an overreaction.
Of course psychiatrists have higher suicide rate among patients, it's like saying an ENT has higher rate of patients suffering ear disorder.

So it is OK to be dependent on someone who cannot even help himself.

What are you talking about? Depending on who?
Can't help but feel you're projecting some personal experiences here. Might indulge you, but that's hijacking the thread

It's going circles. Nvm. Continue deluding yourself.

Now you're talking to yourself. Being glib, intentionally vague isn't helping anyone don't you think. Doesn't make you sound intelligent any, just continue your brainfart at your own convenience.

Firstly, are you diagnosed by a doctor to have anxiety etc? Or just self diagnosis?
Secondly, it's controlled medicine.

I'm on Luvox for 12 years and counting and i got it from gov hospital for basically free.

Gov can walk in?

Self diagnosed.

Are you staying in Penang? If so, can you suggest me gov one?

I do know it's not a happy pills but I want to get better. It's tiring being sad all the time. Sometimes, even worse that my mood swings rapidly. After that, I regret 😩

I know it's risky but I need to try whether it's working for me or not.

cannot, you can go to normal clinic to ask for reference.

Ohh okay, thanks

For government you need a referral letter, either from your own GP or a government clinic. Then you have to make an appointment at the government specialist center.
What Hahn suggested is more practical, since these drugs are long term. You don't just take them on and off, most people take for years and it is very very expensive if you go the private route. That together with some counselling can help, though the process takes time. Weeks, months even before you feel better

Another "cure" would be through faith, if you know what I mean. Everything you are feeling is relative, sure you are suffering but physically it can't kill you unless you let it. So just hang in there.

What's the worst that could happen?

If from gov, how much will it cost?

Yes, I do know faith will be the cure. I did try my best but sometimes we can't avoid making mistakes and sins.

It doesn't hurt me physically, but emotionally is worse than physically hurt. Constantly battling invisible pain. I'm not worried much about physical pain because I'm sure I'm not gonna hurt myself. Still have faith tho.

no problem, you will be fine

For gov i forgot for 1st time registration but for repeated case, each time you go see the doctor you just pay RM5 and the medication is basically free. But in a typical gov way, you have to wait quite a while since there are lots of people with so many cases but i think it's worth it.

Try to distract your mind. I myself is kind of going through midlife crisis now lol. And i live alone and being an introvert while also having social anxiety, it's pretty tough and i think way too many things. But life goes on and tomorrow still comes. So hang in there.

I'll try in near future 🙂

There is no near future, tomorrow is now. Start small. Little positive habits.

Controlled medicine. You sure you need this? Better see a doctor. It's too strong to start with this.

You'll be better off to Thailand for medical weed vs getting this in pharmacy without prescription.

Recommend you to go , sunway hospital in bandar sunway,

http://sunwaymedical.com/doctor/dr-phang-cheng-kar/

Same here, me too

Do you guys still need the meds. If you do, please PM me.