1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Sertraline

7th week on sertraline

Posted , 5 users are following.

lynda70899
lynda70899

I have posted a lot recently with different questions and seeking reassurance.  Just wanted to say yesterday morning I had a blip but feeling better during the day.  Felt like my old self again. Went for a long walk and out in the eve.  Haven't done that for ages.  Praying the sertraline is finally working,

my two difficulties insomnia.  Take my pills at night.  Didn't actually sleep until 4:00 am.  Woke up around 7:45.  I don't feel tired but I do know I need more sleep.  Also this throat thing.  Feel like all the phlegm is just sitting there.  This only started since I have been on sertraline.

t

1 like, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • lynne09047
    lynne09047 lynda70899

    Posted

    Hi Lynda,

    unfortunately this dry cough and cotton mouth is one of many side effects to Zoloft, that's why I came off them, good luck with them, if they work for you that's great, but after 18 months they did nothing for me except ruin my sex life lol, so glad i'm off them,

    love Lynne.

    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 lynne09047

      Posted

      Hi lynne

      that's a good description cotton mouth.  Feels like it's just sitting there at the back of my throat.  Is that how you felt?

      lynda

    • lynne09047
      lynne09047 lynda70899

      Posted

      yep! it's awful, just shew gum i found that helps, let me know how you get on,

      Love 

      Lynne.

  • imelda16796
    imelda16796 lynda70899

    Posted

    glad you mentioned the phlegm, i have a lot of it too in my throat and wonder where it came from, even though i'm off the tabs it is still there. i took my pill at 1 pm each day and i selpt really well, not sleeping so well now

     

  • Altissima
    Altissima lynda70899

    Posted

    Hi. I just started Sertraline 10 days ago. First week was pretty grim as I suffered severe nausea and upset stomach, but about 3 days ago these symptoms suddenly started to subside.

    Have y tried taking your meds in the morning? My doc warned that Sertraline might cause insomnia, so I should take first thing in the morning. Despite the other side effects, I almost immediately started sleeping better!

    Note: please don't make any changes without checking w your doctor. I have no medical expertise- just sharing my experience.

    I too am experiencing very dry mouth, but not phlegm as y and others describe.

    I'm surprised and pleased to find I am feeling much less anxious and less weepy after only 10 days. Last year I tried lexapro but after 3 months no effect except nausea when travelling. I'm pleased to find a med that appears to work for me.

    Good luck with your treatment. Hope things continue to improve for y too.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.