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Bad dreams, bad sleep and dry eyes on sertraline?

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carolyn32091
carolyn32091

Hi all.  Anyone deal with any of those problems while on sertraline?  When I first started on sertraline (100 mg dosage) I never had any issues.  Then my doctor switched me to Cymbalta to try to help with chronic pain.  It didn't work so I moved back to sertraline.  Now I am having bad dreams, bad sleep and dry eyes.  Just wondered what the heck is going on.  It's been a few weeks since I was on Cymbalta and my move back and forth seemed like it went pretty well (aside from some really moody days).  I do plan on making an appointment and speaking to my doc about it but I just wondered what experiences anyone had, how you handled it, etc.  Thanks!

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  • Rose21604
    Rose21604 carolyn32091

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    Hi im experiencing awful hallucinations, sweating and itching. I am on 50mg and feel worse than ever. Im going to try to get an appt with dr to discuss side effects.
  • Kat23tracy
    Kat23tracy carolyn32091

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    Hi Carolyn,

    I’m sorry you are struggling and dealing with pain. I too have had more vivid dreams though not too many nightmares, mostly very detailed dreams that have me shaking my head when I wake up.  I am dealing with dry eyes and felt it early on. I’ve been taking S for 7 weeks, I’m up to 50ml. I actually find my eyes, lips and skin to be dryer, especially my lips. Best luck and hugs. - x kat

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