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how long do side effects last when first start taking sertraline

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dawn59070
dawn59070

Been taking 50mg for 3 days for anxiety. Been dizzy when ive stood for a while also no appetite and feeling sick. Anyone had same and how long did it last. Thanks

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  • natalie99981
    natalie99981 dawn59070

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    Hi dawn I found that the side effects get a little better after the first couple of weeks but everyone is different some are great in a week others take 6-8 weeks. All I will say is stick with it its worth it in the end I feel great now ... At 7 weeks I was back to myself but I improved after each week until then smile
  • natalie06867
    natalie06867 dawn59070

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    hi I am on day 9 on sertraline and propranolol. mornings are the worst for me it's a struggle to get myself together but the last 2 days once I get up and have been up 2 hours things are slowly improving. never had anxiety probs before Xmas day so I am going to stick with the meds to get better soon I hope and also have councilling booked in. stick with it I also have no appetite and wake around 4 am but slowly learning to go back to sleep until 630 am. feels so strange as I love food and sleep! If I really struggle the last couple of days I have taken a slow walk on my own around the park.
  • Aly02
    Aly02 dawn59070

    Posted

    Hi. I've just came off it after 7 months. I was absolutely fine starting them but the withdrawal symptoms are awful.
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