Problem with student

[300bar]

Had a discussion with my students and during this it came out one of them is taking
"Sertraline".He is/was involved in a divorce and had a panic attack in that time.
Dr.gave this med.Can he continue his dive training.

 

[kadleck]

Had a discussion with my students and during this it came out one of them is taking "Sertraline".He is/was involved in a divorce and had a panic attack in that time.
Dr.gave this med.Can he continue his dive training.

Firstly, I am not a doctor, but was intrigued by your question.

Check this site out - on their advice, diving looks like a no-no: ADD, ADHD and Diving (just do a 'find' on Sertraline - there are two references; neither good!).

To be sure, it would be best to consult a dive medic before giving the student the bad news. Better still, get him to see a dive physician.

 

[adurso]

Had a discussion with my students and during this it came out one of them is taking
"Sertraline".He is/was involved in a divorce and had a panic attack in that time.
Dr.gave this med.Can he continue his dive training.

It is a SSRI, generic for Zoloft, see kadleck's link to Scubadoc's site. Contraindicated due to possible seizure activity and other side effects.

On the other hand I am sure this person is an adult and understands the risks.......

 

[alcina]

Wouldn't he have ticked Yes on the medical statement? If so, head him to a doctor to get a clearance.

And even if not, now that you know about it, head him to a doctor to get a medical clearance.

 

[300bar]

He's going to the doctor again,but the strange thing is he all ready was cleared to do his work.
He's a truckdriver.

 

[TSandM]

Sertraline, or Zoloft, is generally a very benign and well-tolerated medication. Unlike Wellbutrin, it does NOT carry a side effect of seizures. Some patients experience sleep disturbances, and sexual side effects, but the medication rarely affects alertness or judgment. Assuming his anxiety/panic problems are well-controlled, I suspect his physician will most likely clear him to dive. In this case, the underlying disorder is more concerning than the medication.