Anxious about taking 50mg Sertraline for anxiety!
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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 Moomin777
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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 Moomin777
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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 Moomin777
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Eleven11 Moomin777
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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 Moomin777
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