3 weeks in Side effects
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I'm 3 weeks in taking 50mg sertraline and have had side effects from the very first one. I was prescribed these as I suffer from anxiety and was only sleeping two or three hours each night. The main side effects are severe diarrhoea, no appetite, lethargy, hot sweats, dry mouth. Having time off work is not an option right now but I am so drained. I have lost almost two stone in the last three weeks.
I saw my doctor last week and he didn't seem concerned about my side effects, however I am!
How long are these side effects likely to last? I don't want to stop taking the drug as my anxiety had reduced quite a bit. But are these side effects worth it?
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janine_52180
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ruth33821
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If its making you feel sooo unwell and you are still trying to go to work maybe its time to try something that works better for you.Hope you get sorted .Good luck
kerry77983
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I have tried other medications in the past and have not been able to tolerate them however everybody is different and only you can decide if you can hang on in there.
Hope what ever you do shows improvement soon.
julie393
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I'm glad I persevered as my anxiety levels dropped enabling me to join in social activities and seek cbt treatments.
kerry77983
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tony75810
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ruth33821
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liz54943
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I improved a bit for about 5 days, but then quickly slid back to feeling WORSE than before I started taking it. This week at work, I had to fight back tears, and the urge to just run out was nearly overwhelming, my anxiety was that bad.
Went back to my GP, and was transfered to amitriptyline. Within 3 hours of taking just 30mg I felt a different person. I had a great night's sleep, and didn't wake with that awful churning and shaking hands, and feelings of dread which the horrible sertraline had caused (never had them until I started taking it).
Basically, I went to my GP with quite mild anxiety - and was given something that nearly cost me my sanity.
julie393
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liz54943
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Last night I enjoyed a meal out with friends. I had to drive to a strange town, find a parking space, find the restaurant. All things which would have been IMPOSSIBLE for me to do, only 5 days ago.