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50th to 100mg worried about the side effects sertarline

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krystle55674
krystle55674

So iv been on 50mg for 3 weeks! Didn't feel any different ? I'm on the for extreme anxiety ! Had some side effects , the main one being sleepiness ! Side effects went after 2 weeks! But iv now been upped to 100mg and I'm terrified of taking them ! (Can't we tell 50mg hasn't helped my anxiety ) really really scared of what side effects I will get with 100mg 😨 I normally take mine at 9 every morning ! And I'm capping myself for when 9th comes to take my first 100mg ....Help

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  • paul89462
    paul89462 krystle55674

    Posted

    Stick with it the first few weeks even months show side effects so don't let it worry you because worry causes anxiety and more worry. You are changing your chemical make up by taking it so no wonder your body takes time to adjust or fights it. Doctors say a few weeks but this is nonsense it takes time and everyone is different. Just stick with the plan and things will get better, I am on my 9th week and seeing improvements after every side effect, anxiety, depression, loss of appetite, cold sweats and bowel problems just keep going its worth it....

  • Kayleigh0910
    Kayleigh0910 krystle55674

    Posted

    Hi krystle, how did u do going up to 100mg?

    Ive been on 50mg for a week today and have to up it to 100mg tomorrow and am a little worried, side effects so far ive had

    -headaches

    -feeling sick

    -loose stools (sorry)

    -belly ache

    -increased anxiety

    -1 day of terrible thoughts

    And just generally scared to be on my own, how long till you noticed an improvement?

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