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Hi I'm about to restart taking sertraline after having a false start

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deborah99433
deborah99433

I was on citalopram but was not helping my anxiety.  I start on 25mg which last time was fine. I'm wondering if this will  help the side effects when I go up to 50mg

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  • Pauljdme
    Pauljdme deborah99433

    Posted

    Hi deborah, it's always harder the first time for most, the increase is not as bad. Just try not to think about it too much, easier said than done I know. All the best ☺
  • tracy74353
    tracy74353 deborah99433

    Posted

    Did anyone find when they started taking sertraline they got headaches, I've had increased anxiety and like pins and needles rush up my arms thanks
    • Pauljdme
      Pauljdme tracy74353

      Posted

      Yes Tracy, I had a tight feeling around my head, like a tight head band, very annoying but in time it went away. I must say, sertraline has helped me so much, give it time and you will hopefully see.
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 Pauljdme

      Posted

      Thanks for that advice, did u have increased anxiety at first and can u remember how long u were on it before u started seeing the benefits thanks
  • nelly50398
    nelly50398 deborah99433

    Posted

    I started50mg awful side effects so reduced dose to 25 mg and i have been fine and starting to feel more relaxed and reduce the anxiety
    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 nelly50398

      Posted

      Well started on 50mg and have gone upto 100mg 3 days ago so just gonna c how they go xx
  • Pauljdme
    Pauljdme deborah99433

    Posted

    It took about 4 weeks before I started feeling myself again. The break down I had pervious to that was due to coming off mirtazapine. Never had an issue coming off an antidepressant, but that type of drug was nasty, would of sued them if I had the money.

    • tracy74353
      tracy74353 Pauljdme

      Posted

      Aww not good , well I intend to stay on them aswell at the min xx
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