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Anxious about taking 50mg Sertraline for anxiety!

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Moomin777
Moomin777

Hi - new here.  Prescribed 50mg Sertaline after months of insomnia, panic attacks and anxiety.  Been trying to do it without medication but this has just been dragging on too long now.  Im anxious about the potential side effects - i've read a lot about people suffering from insomnia, weight gain and heightened anxiety due to these drugs.  I know everyone will have different experiences, but i can't risk my poor sleep habits getting any worse.  I've been on sleeping tablets on and off since late last year (Zopiclone).

?Just interested in everyone's experiences of this drug.

?Thank you x

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  • geoff81810
    geoff81810 Moomin777

    Posted

    Its no instant fix... but if your doc thinks it can help then thats the way to go. I have had 4 bad weeks of insomnia from taking setraline but its settling now.

    Its carnage.

    Only way you will know is to try. This is my second shot at it and its tough to get started but whats the alternatives.

    Hope this helps.

  • lorraine82455
    lorraine82455 Moomin777

    Posted

    I don't find it helps with insomnia,but helped me with panic. However the side effects were pretty bad. I suggest start at 25 mg and work up. Good luck

  • Uist
    Uist Moomin777

    Posted

    I know how you feel, I also had months of insomnia and anxiety before eventually deciding to try medication.  I think the theory is that the anxiety is causing the insomnia and if that is improved by taking the medication then improved sleep will follow. I was also very anxious about starting them  and at 3 weeks in have not really had any improvements so far. But on this forum there are many people who do say they get improved sleep  eventually. I think you probably need to try them  - my thinking was that I had try something as I was just not making any real progress on my own. But it is scary and anxiety is very difficult. Did yours just come on suddenly? 
  • Eleven11
    Eleven11 Moomin777

    Posted

    Hi ??

    I had horrible anxiety and extremely horrid panic attacks for months....panic attacks that led me to calling paramedics etc.... thoughts of death , just a nightmare all round! And i didn't want to go on meds until panic attacks and anxiety took over my life. Heart palpitations..always fearing death etc.

    So finally i gave in and listened to my doc and she started me on Zoloft 50mg. I too was horrified of the side effects...#1 weight gain...cuz i had read too much on the internet. Decided to give it a go. I did, now 6 weeks later, not a single panic attack, no anxiety and much to my surprise i have lost weight. The side effect i got from zoloft was no appetite....

    I have to force myself to eat. I have lost weight.

    Feel so much better. Had forgotten what life was like before panic attacks and anxiety.

    Plz give it a try and decide for yourself. Don't be afraid. If it doesn't work, then reconsider.... but all i can say is ...it saved me....??????????

    Good luck xx

  • Eleven11
    Eleven11 Moomin777

    Posted

    P.s. btw for me it started working pretty much from the first week♥️ magic pill i call it.

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