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First week on sertaline 25mg; a few questions

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lauren66998
lauren66998

So i've been taking the medication for about a week and a half. So far the last few days i've felt decent a little spaced out but the anxiety feels a bit silent. Wondering what other people's experiences are and if I will stay this way. Will i stay spaced out? Will I have ups and downs? One of my fears is that I will return to feeling anxious and depressed.

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  • Kayleigh0910
    Kayleigh0910 lauren66998

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    When i started i was on 50mg for 7 days and now on 100mg for 13 days i had heightened anxiety, dyahrrhoea, feelig sick, shakes, sweating, hot/cold, tense muscle in my calf, not being able to function, terrible thoughts and now horrible dreams im still in early days hoping it gets better

    I had a good few days then a bad one yesterday and a horrible dream last night which has led to a bad day today but its still early i take mine at 8am

    Hope you feel better soon

  • elaine92718
    elaine92718 lauren66998

    Posted

    It takes time for your body to adjust. The spaced out feeling will go once your body adapts.

    With you starting on a low dose, your doc can increase your dosage if the anxiety kicks in.

    Good luck 🤗

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