1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Sertraline

Day 4 on 25 mg sertraline for anxiety, feeling zoned out and nausea

Posted , 3 users are following.

chedjane
chedjane

Hi I suffer bad panick attacks which have destroyed my life, I suffer with M.E  too, I have had so much stress with two kids with specail needs, and doing the job alone, I have not felt myself in a long time, but things have just got worse, I can't leave house on my own for fear of having a panick attack, anyway I went to my gp and he gave me sertraline, he said I can half the tablet which I have done, this is day 4 and I am feeling zoned out, kind of like in a trance find it hard to concentrate and feel nauseated too, I am wanting to know how long this will last for, and how long should I take half the tablet for, as if half is making me feel this bad then I don't want to be taking the full 50 mg, I still feel very panicky, the doctor gave me 2mg of diazapam to help me through if needed I am trying not to take them unless desperate, I have kids to look after and just want to get better, want to beable to take them out without getting panick attacks, I also have a bit of depression feel low in myself, I want to try stick to these tablets but just want to know how long side effects will go on for as only on 25 mg and dare not take the full dose yet, taking all my time to write this as I feel very spaced out. Can anyone give me hope please thanks

0 likes, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • sarah09381
    sarah09381 chedjane

    Posted

    Hi I've just had to stop after 14 days the side effects were making me worse and I was getting no better even with tranquilisers to help hope yours settle down
  • e37242
    e37242 chedjane

    Posted

    I took it for depression and felt completely normal and took it for many years.  Give it a chance. I know it can take 4-6 weeks to kick in.  I starting have heavy anxiety and panic attacks when I withdrew from Sertraline.  Do lots of slow, deep breathing many times a day.  It helps.  We know what you're dealing with. So sorry.  Hang in there!
  • Shelly0069
    Shelly0069 chedjane

    Posted

    H there, I take Sertraline too it will b week 6 for me. Give it time please can be anything from 6-8 weeks. I started taking it for depression and just goe from 50mg to 100 (as of yesterday), firstley I felt very nause and sick at first taking it but it calmed down after a week or two, it a little side effect. I was more concerned when my GP wanted me to try 100mg. Very Dubois and I agreed to try!!!!!! So time will tell I will drop back if I find it to much or not right for me!!??.......,, so I'll try........ Give it time it does get better!. Good luck.
    • Shelly0069
      Shelly0069

      Posted

      What I meant it can take anything from 6-8 weeks to get properly into your symptom. 
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.