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First day taking sertraline and propranolol

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katied27
katied27

So I've been suffering with really bad anxiety and depression for about 4 months now. My gp prescribed me 50mg sertraline once a day and 40mg propranolol 2 take twice a day. Finally taken the plunge and took them for the first time this morning. Took them about 2 hours ago and so far haven't had any crazy side effects. Feel a little bit spaced out and slightly tingly but that's it, is this normal?? I was so worried that I'd get really horrendous side effects that I put off taking them but so far so good.

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  • sian03
    sian03 katied27

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    I started taking it yesterday, last night was the 1st night since my anxiety started (over 6 weeks ago) that I had disturbed sleep. I led there for over 2 hours worrying about taking the tablets! This morning I felt so sick, I've been suffering with nausea with the anxiety anyway in the mornings, but this morning was definitely worse. By lunch time my anxiety had rocketed.I was also experincing a tingly like pins and needles feeling all over. I've hardly been able to eat. This evening my anxiety has come right down, but I do usually feel much better in the evenings, however my legs are aching like I have the flu or something. At one point this afternoon I was wondering whether I was doing the right thing by taking the tablets, but now my anxiety has calmed down I feel a bit better about it all. I've also had prolanalol prescribed which has helped, but I don't feel it does much for me now.
  • katied27
    katied27

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    Day 3 of sertraline, just had the worst attack ever whilst driving!! I've got so upset with it, started crying it's just so stupid. I never used to be like this I was always so confident and outgoing and now this from no where. Headaches are also really bad. Sleeping has been crap and have barely any energy sad
    • katied27
      katied27 Locky1976

      Posted

      I take it first thing in the morning when I wake up, around about 8:30 ish
    • Locky1976
      Locky1976 katied27

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      I take mine 1st thing aswell. The days will get easier , it's always hard at the beginning. I was very apprehensive to take mine when I first started mine & I didn't sleep the night before - it feels like your all alone feeling like you do & you think it will never go away but it will , just stick with it & try & keep busy. I use to go on my phone & just read things to keep my mind occupied xx
    • katied27
      katied27 Locky1976

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      I really hope so it's was worse today than what it's been for ages. I find it better when I'm around people to talk to to take my mind of it as when I'm on my own I'm getting really strange thoughts x
    • Locky1976
      Locky1976 katied27

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      Yes it's best to be around people & keep yourself occupied xx
  • HappyKath
    HappyKath katied27

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    On Monday, I was prescribed 50mg of Sertraline and 40mg propronalol to take once a day. However was not advised what time of day to take both of them.

    Previously I had been prescribed citlopram 20mg propronalol and zioplocene which sent my anxiety through the roof. Prescribed diazepam which helped me sleep. I am now off this.

    I am currently signed off work. I have been taking both at night. However, Have difficulty sleeping in the evening and very tired during the day.

    Does anybody have any suggestions on when it is best to take them?

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