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Feeling so jittery

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deborah_24308
deborah_24308

I’ve been on Sertraline for 4 weeks and I still feel jittery. Like too much caffeine. 

I’m hoping it goes away soon.  I have such high anxiety I’m not sure if anything will help. I’ve tried so many meds that I feel this is my last hope. 

Can anyone help me   

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  • brenda53218
    brenda53218 deborah_24308

    Posted

    Hi Deborah

    I am also on zoloft and on my 4th week. I know how you feel. The morning is the worse with the shakes. Also during the day I feel like an anxiety attack was coming but it just pokes its ugly head and then disappears. I am on 50, and really don't want to increase it, so I'm hoping that it will totally kick in. Are you on it for anxiety? And how much do you take.

  • robarni164
    robarni164 deborah_24308

    Posted

    Hi Deborah, On my Psychiatrists advice I do not drink coffee after 1pm. High caffeine will definitely make you jittery. Good Luck.
  • robarni164
    robarni164 deborah_24308

    Posted

    P.S. Drink De Caff or tea. See how you go for a few days and if you still feel jittery maybe Benzo's might help until Sertraline kicks in otherwise dosaged might need adjusting. See Doctor.

  • jenna324
    jenna324 deborah_24308

    Posted

    4 weeks is still fairly at the beginning. It could take 6-12 weeks to really feel like your old self. You’re still experiencing the side effects and it has not kicked in yet. It took me almost 4 months to get to where I am now. Don’t give up!!
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