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Increased sertraline from 50mg to 75 mg feeling so ill

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rachel50640
rachel50640

I've been on 50 mg of sertraline for about 2 and a half weeks and it helped a little but still had chest pain and terrible insomnia,2 days ago I increased my dose to 75mg and last night all my symptoms came back,severe chest pain,tingling sensation and pain in back of my head and neck and woke up today feeling so ill again all my symptoms are back,i went bk to 50mg today and took a 5mg diazepam but still feel awful,I haven't slept in 2 weeks maybe an hour here an there,i'm back at my docs tommorow i want off sertraline i'm fed up and exhausted 😩

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  • sandra82838
    sandra82838 rachel50640

    Posted

    It sounds like a horrible few weeks for you,these things are given to us to help but sometimes I guess the path to getting some sort of level isint smooth,it sounds like you have given it a chance and if your exhausted being exhausted the doctor may change your medication,certain meds aren't for everyone but if your needing to take other significant medication to just get some sort of rest and that's not helping much then it's the doctor asap for you I'd say,you don't want to get into a cycle of taking one thing then another to cancel that one out like a catch 22. I hope you find the right thing to help you and your doctor does his best for you smile

    • rachel50640
      rachel50640 sandra82838

      Posted

      Tbh its been a horrible year,i've been unwell for over a year before docs put it down to anxiety and stress,i just want to feel normal again and enjoy life i have a son with autism and ADHD who relies on me,its a process trying to find the right medication thanks for ur support 😊

    • sandra82838
      sandra82838 rachel50640

      Posted

      Its even tougher when there are others that rely on you and I know how that feels so your trying not to get to a point where your of no use,always picking yourself up and pushing through another day for others when you just want to stop and wake up better,i hope your doctor has some good ideas and they work smile

    • rachel50640
      rachel50640 sandra82838

      Posted

      Yeah its tough, I wouldn't wish this on anyone it comes out of the blue and completely changes your life,trying to stay positive though xx

  • a-new-day
    a-new-day rachel50640

    Posted

    hi rachel, maybe you could switch to citalopram instead of sertraline.  citalopram is a popular and effective ssri for many people
    • rachel50640
      rachel50640 a-new-day

      Posted

      I don't think ssri's are working for me i've been on 2 different ones i know that u have to give it time to work though,just can't deal with the insomnia and morbid thoughts i feel physically and mentally drained x

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