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Does anyone take Sertraline?

Mark

Hello everyone.

My Dr has prescribed me Sertraline for my panic attacks and depression as it’s gotten really bad recently.

The only other medication I’ve ever taken is antibiotics, twice in my life. 

But, I’ve been on these pills since Wednesday and I can’t sleep, I’m waking up at 4am. I’ve probably eaten one meal since then and had a few snacks, i also can’t help going to the toilet. 
my Dr never told me about any of the side effects.

does anyone else take this? He’s given me a months worth to see how I go and take one tablet (50mg)

how were your side effects and how long did they last? 

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  • Hi! I’ve been on sertraline for 2 years but I’m also a pharmacy student so I can acurratley say that this is a super common side effect, especially within the first 4-6 weeks. If after 6 weeks you’re still waking up and getting bad sleep, it might be worth talking to your GP again but I’d recommend to keep taking them and let your body get used it it. I spent the first 3 weeks consistently waking up at 3am and it stopped after 2 months

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  • Hi! I’ve been on sertraline for 2 years but I’m also a pharmacy student so I can acurratley say that this is a super common side effect, especially within the first 4-6 weeks. If after 6 weeks you’re still waking up and getting bad sleep, it might be worth talking to your GP again but I’d recommend to keep taking them and let your body get used it it. I spent the first 3 weeks consistently waking up at 3am and it stopped after 2 months

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