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Day 4 and terrible insomnia, does anyone have any advice?

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claire45681
claire45681

Hi I am on day 4 of 50mg sertraline and am experiencing terrible insomnia, so much so I was awake all last night as my brain was so active. His anyone got any tips or an idea of how long I should expect  this to last? Thanks.

 

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  • Christie.87
    Christie.87 claire45681

    Posted

    Hey Claire, the first week I started taking sert I found it extremely difficult to fall a sleep, just tossing and turning all night because my brain was just wired. It eventually went away around week 2.

    If you feel like you can't cope waiting for the insomnia to go away I would suggest talking to your GP, they could prescribe you a mild sedative to help you fall asleep faster.

    What time do you take your sert? I found that taking mine in the morning improved my quality of sleep. 

    • claire45681
      claire45681 Christie.87

      Posted

      Thanks. I am taking my tablet in the morning and at the moment I am signed off work, so not an issue for the time being. I am due back in about 10 days so will see how it goes over the next few days.
  • lynn260
    lynn260 claire45681

    Posted

    Insomnia is a side effect of this drug. If insomnia is new to you, do you want to continue with the drug? 

    • claire45681
      claire45681 lynn260

      Posted

      I have always been a bad sleeper but this is definitely worse, I will see how it goes over the next few days. Thanks for the reply.
  • PopWop
    PopWop claire45681

    Posted

    Exactly what Christie.87 says.  I got a mild sleeping pills from the doctor on day 8, it worked, plus warm milk or hot chocolate at bedtime.
  • joanne19909
    joanne19909 claire45681

    Posted

    Only day 4 so it can take 6 to 8 weeks to feel normal just have to persevere it will be worth it
  • jammyc1973
    jammyc1973 claire45681

    Posted

    Hi Claire, I'm on day 8 and am currently getting to sleep but waking at least twice in the night. First few nights were horrendous though in that I only got a few hours sleep due to the Racing mind and thoughts.

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