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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? 

Parents

  • I think you need to talk to the doctor and maybe try a different version of an SSRI.  My wife took that for two days and had terrible trembling and her anxiety got worse.  We went to the Dr and he switched her to Citalopram initially at 10mg then up to 20mg.  The side effects were few and even those disappeared after a couple of weeks.  She also has the opposite of you in that she went from being a bad sleeper to a very good sleeper on the new tablets.

    There are quite a few types about and I am guessing Sertraline is the cheapest so that is the first one they try.

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  • I think you need to talk to the doctor and maybe try a different version of an SSRI.  My wife took that for two days and had terrible trembling and her anxiety got worse.  We went to the Dr and he switched her to Citalopram initially at 10mg then up to 20mg.  The side effects were few and even those disappeared after a couple of weeks.  She also has the opposite of you in that she went from being a bad sleeper to a very good sleeper on the new tablets.

    There are quite a few types about and I am guessing Sertraline is the cheapest so that is the first one they try.

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  • in reply to Paul

    I found that I was more anxious for the first 6 or so weeks. I didn’t like that.

    Also, it’s worth noting that generic versions can sometimes cause more side effects than the brand name. It’s not that the medicine is any different, or worse, it’s just that its usually coated with something different. One I had gave me awful heartburn and reflux. My Dr had to make specific notes in my prescription not to give me those or others I had issues with. (I’m a drug sensitive person)

    I must say, I had some wonderful dreams while on Sertraline!