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Depression/anxiety and sertraline

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Shellymummy
Shellymummy

hi I was started of on citalopram but it didn't agree with me, they changed to sertraline 50mg and I feel so sick with it can't sleep sweating all sorts Im so tempted just to stop taking it is this normal does it pass? I have 5 kids and really need to get sorted 

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  • nicola03559
    nicola03559 Shellymummy

    Posted

    Hi ive been on Sertraline now just over three weeks still have a fuzzy head but the sickness has got a bit better . I don't know how long you've been in them but it does get better the longer you take it hun x
  • Shellymummy
    Shellymummy

    Posted

    I've only been on them since Tuesday so 3 days but this morning I dare not take my next one as I feel so ill and sluggish It's a pain I went straight onto 50mg thinking of maybe cutting it to 25mg for a while See if that helps but the other part thinks just get on with it and come out the other side :-/
    • nicola03559
      nicola03559 Shellymummy

      Posted

      I was like you but the more they go in your system the less you have the sickness hun I found I had to go through it to get better x
    • Zio10
      Zio10 Shellymummy

      Posted

      You might try taking at night or spit pill an take half in morning an half at night. Ask your pharmacist if that's ok to split pill. Make sure you have something light on stomach. Im just now on 50mg (5th day) fr 25mg for 3 1/2 wks. Wasn't doin what I wanted to jumped to 50. Kinda dizzyish during day. Im splitting my dose 1@night an 1@bed. U might ask about taking melatonin for bedtime. Hope it gets better for you an me! .
  • michael58834
    michael58834 Shellymummy

    Posted

    Hi Shellymummy

    I am on sert (50mg)for almost 3 weeks for the same thing as you Anxiety/Depression and the first two weeks I had a sick feeling every morning and also a very fuzzy head and some days I did not want to get out of bed, but I forced myself to get up and just keep going. With regards to sleep Most nights I could not get to sleep and if I did manage to nod off it was only for a few hours but this passes after a while and in the last few nights I have been getting about six to eight hours sleep, I was like you when I started taking the tablets I thought It would work there and then but they dont and they will take time,so hang in there things will start to get better, step by step. If you need anything or just want to talk then we are here for you. I also found that getting out for some excerice and fresh air helps also, Big hug

  • william74314
    william74314 Shellymummy

    Posted

    Hi Shellymummy.Like yourself i was first prescribed Citalopram.Also didn't agree with me and ramped up my anxiety to the max.So i went on Sertraline(50mg).I think this is a normal starting point dosage wise.Anyway.It worked wonders for me.I've been on this dosage for 3 years now.Only now just started weaning myself off them(saw my GP for the best way to do it).

    The only side effects i've ever had are sleeping an awful lot and putting on about a stone in weight.My appetite went through the roof.

    Just stick with them.Your body is reacting to them and will adjust after a while.

    Good luck.

  • rachel62244
    rachel62244 Shellymummy

    Posted

    I'm 5weeks and 2days in and still having anxiety attacks and crying '( feel dizzy/wobby head. I'm loosing home. 50mg 6pm daily. Any advise guys x
    • william74314
      william74314 rachel62244

      Posted

      Hi rachel.I can only advise you stick with it.

      I'm not really qualified to tell you about side effects with Sertraline.

      All i can say is.I was initially put on Citalopram.I ended up in hospital,the side effects sent me over the edge.After they calmed me down with Diazepam i was put on Sertraline(50mg)

      No dry mouth,no anxiety.no thoughts of suicide and the madness that Citalopram seemed to magnify.

      I took mine in the morning about 7.45am.

       

    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 william74314

      Posted

      6weeks now and I'm worse. Feel crazy. Depressed and anxious . I was OK up till week 4
    • william74314
      william74314 rachel62244

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that Rachel.I'm not sure how long GP's give each drug to work their magic.Maybe a couple of months or so.

      What works for one person might be the total opposite for another.

      The default drug of choice for most NHS GP's is Citalopram (5mg).I know it's a lot less mg than Sertraline.But that's not how it works with these things.5mg of Citalopram sent me to hell.50mg of Sertraline totally agreed with me.I think there are something like 200 anti depressants on the market.That's how varied the brains reaction to them can be.

      I can understand your feelings just now.I call it 'the fear'.The waking dread.Like i wasn't in control of my own brain.

      I'd give it a couple more weeks.If no better,see your GP.Write it all down each day.How you feel.They'll probably put you on Citalopram.Watch out for the dry mouth!.

      Hope it all gets better for you. 

    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 william74314

      Posted

      I once had CIT and I was seeing things but looking back it could of just been my anxiety as back then I just thought I was going insane. My anxiety makes me crazy like I'm loosing touch with the world and iv no concentration to do simple tasks without breaking down. Sert is either not working or is just not strong enough. I'm really loosing hope of been me again. Upped to 75mg yesterday. I will always be in fear of this returning that's if it ever leaves
  • Susan12345
    Susan12345 Shellymummy

    Posted

    hi shelly ive been on sertraline 200mg for 8years and my doctor has now decided to change them. he said you are reviewed every two years but its been a while for me. anyway i would say bare with it i found them very helpful and i have been on different ones over an 18 years period and sertraline was the best for me. they might not be for you but it takes around 2-4 weeks to get in your system. take care
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