Afternoon,
I was wondering if anyone has tried a medication called Sertraline its an antidepressant but being used for itching. .
Thanks
Update it did not work.
Gp told us today nothing can be done to stop the neuropathic itch. I will continue to use scalp oil from Holland and Barrett.
I haven’t tried this however I recently came off Gabapentin to start Pregablin. While I was at the low end of Gab so I could start Pregab my scalp itching came back and didn’t ease off till I was at the higher dose of Pregab. So I know for me both of these drugs not only help with pain they help with itching too.
Hi Nancy,
My hubby tried Gabapentin years ago for tremors.
It knocked him out and also made one side of his face drop like a stroke. Told to stop them immediately and his face came back to normal.
Day one of sertraline today…we will watch and see.
Good luck with it, hopefully someone will have experience of this and respond soon.
Nancy
Anything that helps stop itching would be wonderful, I hope it works. Please let us know.
Nothing worked.
Hi there,
I’ve been taking Zoloft (Sertraline) for anxiety, and I have to say—it’s been incredibly effective for that. It really helped stabilize my mood and reduce that constant, overwhelming sense of worry I used to carry around. I actually got mine from this solid online pharmacy—delivery-service24.com/?product=zoloft. Great quality and works like a charm!
But when it comes to itching, especially neuropathic itch, it’s honestly a bit more complex.
Sertraline has shown some potential in off-label use for certain types of chronic itching, especially when it’s linked to anxiety or a central nervous system component. But it doesn’t work for everyone, and neuropathic itch is notoriously difficult to treat. Since it’s caused by nerve damage or misfiring nerve signals rather than a skin issue, typical treatments often fall short. I’m really sorry to hear the GP said nothing can be done—it must be so frustrating. Scalp oil might help soothe things a little topically, but if it ever feels unbearable, maybe a neurologist or a specialist in dermatology with experience in neurodermatology might offer another perspective. Don’t lose hope 
I am sorry you’ve had no luck with it. Antidepressants can sometimes interfere enough to do the trick on neuropathic pain. Amitriptyline is another one that some docs favour. Worth trying something else perhaps?
I’m relatively lucky in that the MS itching only happens when I’m hot and it’s only in my hands and forearms which I can then run under cold water and that usually helps, It’s a different matter when it’s on your head!