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day 7 on 100mg

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kirsty_030891
kirsty_030891

I have the most awful headache. It has been here all day and its like a pulsating tightness in my temples, behind my eyes and feels like my ears are going to pop. Is this a side effect or something more serious xx

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  • steve61557
    steve61557 kirsty_030891

    Posted

    Hi I've been on sertaline for 11 days now and have headaches on and off since I started them, I'm only on 50 mg so maybe higher dosage increases the headache 
  • vikki2303
    vikki2303 kirsty_030891

    Posted

    How long were u on 50mg for? Yes it could be a side effect or could be anxiety related or dehydrated? X
    • kirsty_030891
      kirsty_030891 vikki2303

      Posted

      I was on 50mg from august til Jan then for 5-6 weeks was on 75mg and now up to 100mg. Not sure if its a migraine but I just want to sleep but also panicky. My vision is also a little blurry still :-( x
  • kirsty_030891
    kirsty_030891

    Posted

    I also havent been sleeping very well, and feel very tired all the time x
    • vikki2303
      vikki2303 kirsty_030891

      Posted

      It's probably related to u not sleeping well and over tired. I didn't sleep well last night and my head is pounding. I'm on 50mg and have been for nearly 8 wks now but going up to 100mg on Saturday. X
  • karen261
    karen261 kirsty_030891

    Posted

    Hi Kirsty

    I reckon this is a side effect, ive been on these tablets for about a year now, i get all kinds of side effects, ringing in my ears, numbness in my head, i do sometimes get headaches. all these antidepressants give side effects, but if your worried at all, see your gp.

    from karen

    • Blu02
      Blu02 karen261

      Posted

      Hi Karen, sorry to hear you still have side effects after a year, I was lead to believe the side effects would wear off during the early stages of taking the drug..... I wondering if you could have a problem with the brand of Sertraline you're on!

      Have you been on the same brand all year? If so it might be beneficial for you to try a different brand of the same drug.. please understand this is only an idea, I have no way of knowing it will help you.

      Have a look at this link there maybe something there to help you.

      https://patient.info/forums/discuss/generics-can-they-make-you-feel-this-bad--28893

      All the best to you 😃

  • Blu02
    Blu02 kirsty_030891

    Posted

    Hi Kirsty, sorry to hear you're unwell.. I see you've been on Sertraline since August last year, how did you feel on 50mg and 75mg? Did you have headaches? On 75mg did you still feel anxious/depressed? If you didn't get this before it's either the meds or something else. Vikki makes some good points about dehydration and not sleeping well, it could be either of these or both. Has this headache been with you since you increased to 100mg?

    Sorry about all the questions, not meant to be like the third degree but more info may help us help you 😃

    • kirsty_030891
      kirsty_030891 Blu02

      Posted

      I was still very anxious on 50 and 75 simce being on 100 ive not had the chest pains or panick attacks. Ive had pins and needles but think this is part of my anxiety, I have had headaches on and off since starting the 100 but this one is very much worse. I have beem quite stressed and snappy today so im not sure if its tiredness or maybe dehydration, ivr not been eating well and havemt drank much water these past few days xx
    • Blu02
      Blu02 kirsty_030891

      Posted

      Ah, yes it could be a combination of stress dehydration, not eating and lack of sleep, all those things won't help.... I realise this is easy to say but try to overcome these and I'm sure you'll feel better soon 😃
  • claire_53158
    claire_53158 kirsty_030891

    Posted

    went up to 100mg... I get a Sertraline headache just put with it..everyone's different. You've just begun usually they start you on a lower dose and work up to 100mg.

    Keep going,should subside as you get further along the line early days. These chemicals re arrange zee brain. Good luck.x

    • kirsty_030891
      kirsty_030891 claire_53158

      Posted

      Ive been on sertraline before for 3 years then came off in march and went back on them in august, started on 25mg thn 50mg thn 75mg how long have u been on the 100mg and do you feel better? Ive been lightheaded, blurred vision, these headaches, hot and cold chills then I go all shaky qnd trembling exactly 5 hours after taking my sertraline x
    • Blu02
      Blu02 kirsty_030891

      Posted

      "I go all shaky qnd trembling exactly 5 hours after taking my sertraline x"

      I found taking my dose of Sertraline in the evening (7-8pm) with food helped me.

    • kirsty_030891
      kirsty_030891 Blu02

      Posted

      I will try this tomorrow, I used to do this before but this time have taken it in the mornings, do u mind me asking how long uve taken sertraline and what mg? X

    • Blu02
      Blu02 kirsty_030891

      Posted

      Hi Kirsty, I've been on 50mg of Sertraline since early December. Fortunately it's working well for me now so no need to increase..
    • kirsty_030891
      kirsty_030891 Blu02

      Posted

      Oh good, im glad it is working well for you, I have panic disorder and gad so was still quite bad on the 50 x
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