Best time to take sertraline

Posted 6 years ago, 5 users are following.

misslougale

Can I get everyone's input on what time they take their sertraline/when they think is the best time to take it. I take mine in the morning as was told it might cause insomnia (which I had anyway so didnt want to make it worse), but I still have insomnia and actually think it might be worse.

Also, does anyone know when sertraline is 'at is best' or most potent - which time of the day, I heard it is about 7 hours after you take it?

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sharon37328 misslougale

Posted 6 years ago

I take mine at around 5pm. Had trouble sleeping when I first started but seems to have settled a bit noe x
john15630 misslougale

Posted 6 years ago

I take it at 6.30am min to Fri then later on a weekend as I like a lie in then feel crap all day
Holsy7 misslougale

Posted 6 years ago

I wouldn’t read too much into its potency. Once it’s in the bloodstream, it’s in.
Others might need a higher dose etc to feel better but the timing thing sounds a little off if I’m honest.
I take mine in the morning. How long have you been taking it? I found the first couple of months pretty tough sleep wise and now far better
jenna324 misslougale

Posted 6 years ago

I tried both morning and evening. Both times have the same effect one me . I really don’t think a time matters.

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