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my son has started taking sertraline and is finding it hard to sleep but is also constantly tired.

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julie19154
julie19154

advice would be appreciated.

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  • ilda1982
    ilda1982 julie19154

    Posted

    Hi you can ask your doctor to give him some sleeping aid like mines Amitrityline or you can get over the counter Nytol. Best of luck
  • Mynameisalyss
    Mynameisalyss julie19154

    Posted

    Hi, this was happening to me the first few weeks of my start up on zoloft. I wanted to do nothing but lay in bed for 2 weeks. But I was also having horrible side effects, headaches, dizziness which contributed to me just wanting to lay down. It was hard for me to sleep at night. Its all side effects of the medication. Once it settles into his system he will feel much better. I do not suggest asking for sleeping pills only because I personally do not like them. If you dont get enough sleep on them you feel very groggy when you wake up. And you feel very foggy almost like youre high.
    • ilda1982
      ilda1982 Mynameisalyss

      Posted

      Hi just to clarify my sleeping aid are not addictive. I used mine on the beginning till I could fall asleep naturally. xxx
    • vanessa90617
      vanessa90617 ilda1982

      Posted

      Yes. My husband and my physiatrist said that it was perfectly fine to take otc Melatonin tablets. We buy the 5mg, and you start with one and go up if you need. They just help you to fall asleep. They have them in gummy form too for kids.
  • vanessa90617
    vanessa90617 julie19154

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    I would talk to his doctor. the best thing I did was to go to a psychiatrist. he got me on track faster than a family doctor. the medicine is just trying to work. anxiety can make you feel wired and make you feel tired all at the same time. It's exhausting!
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