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michael58834
michael58834

Hi everybody My name is michael and I am on (serlan) Sertraline 50mg for the last 3 days for Anxiety+ Mild Drepression and have had a bad few days, head all over the place, find it hard to get out of bed as no drive to do so, the only relife is that I can sleep at night and when I take the tablet in the evening for a few hours. Can anybody please tell me how long before these meds kickin fully. I never have had any problems with Anxiety or derpression before or this type of med. I have to say I scared.

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  • Pivotal
    Pivotal michael58834

    Posted

    Hi michael.Im sorry to hear your feeling like that.I know it all to well im afraid.ssri can take up to a month I think before they fully start to work.i remember when I started on citalopram the side effects for a couple of weeks were horrible.i was moved over to sertrLine 100mg a day and had the same effects but didnt last as long.Just remember mate that it will get easier and when your through the hard part you are on your way to getting better.i hope things pick up for you I really do
    • michael58834
      michael58834 Pivotal

      Posted

      Thanks Pivotal its good to hear from people that are going and have gone through this at least theres some light at the end of the tunnel. I had a good nights sleep and feeling a bit better today so Im going to the beach for walk. Again thanks Pivotal
  • Gem101
    Gem101 michael58834

    Posted

    Hi I'm on sertraline 50mg too for anxiety and the first 2-3 was really horrible. All symptoms felt ten times worse and at one point unbearable ! Your not alone. After 5-6 weeks it's now working and Im getting back on track.

    Unfortunately these meds do take time. It's hard but it will be worth it in the end. Peservere! If after 6 weeks your still not feeling any better go back to your GP but I'd Defo say give it some time

    Good luck !

    • michael58834
      michael58834 Gem101

      Posted

      Thanks Gem101 Its good to get a kind of a time span on things at least I know where Im going with them. Im felling much better today and will get out of the house for thee day and go for a long walk on the beach even do it raining. Thanks Gem101 it helps to talk to other people in the same boat. Keep well.
  • Daviebrfc
    Daviebrfc michael58834

    Posted

    Hi Michael i was the same when I started them taking anxiety attacks 2 and 3 times a day but stick with the sertraline they should start working after 4 weeks or so although I Now up to 100 mg a day now as I was still taking the odd attack so the doc put me on 100mg a day so touch wood they will work.
  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee michael58834

    Posted

    Hi Michael,

    So sorry your experience is scary right now. I use 100 mg, and take it at night also. Everyone is different, but if you can get through the first 6 weeks, things should begin to level out. It could take longer too, and every doctor has something different to tell their patients, so read all the information you can about the drug, because knowledge is power, and that dispels fear.

    I suggest you keep a daily journal about how you feel, then you and your doctor can have empirical evidence to decide if this is the best medication for you or not.

    I have not ever had side effects from Sertraline, so I guess it works well with me.

    Give it a chance Michael, no matter all the different opinions out there about how long it will take to work the best for you, I believe everyone would agree that three days is too soon to tell if it is going to work for you.

    I am with you in spirit.

    💛 Dawn, USA

    • michael58834
      michael58834 DawnDedee

      Posted

      Thanks Dawn I know that three days is a pretty short time but yesterday was so bad that I thought I was going crazy. Im feeling a bit better today so going for a walk on the beach to hopefuly clear the mind. Again thanks DawnDedee.
    • DawnDedee
      DawnDedee michael58834

      Posted

      Oh the beach works wonders! Have a walk for me who is beach deprived. 😃
  • alex1979
    alex1979 michael58834

    Posted

    Hi Michael,

    Please, look up post ssri sexual dysfunction before deciding what to do in regards to taking ssris. It is something to definitely be aware of.

    Best,

    Alex

  • DYSLEXIC
    DYSLEXIC michael58834

    Posted

    YOU are best taking all ADs in the early morning for best results , if taken at night you sleep through the best bit . and at noon your bodyis gearing up for a new dose
    • michael58834
      michael58834 DYSLEXIC

      Posted

      Hi Dyslexic you could be right as yesterday come one pm was the worst but when I took the tablet at six I felt a bit better for the evening, but I have to say that when I woke in the middle of the night I felt the best, so you could be right.
  • DYSLEXIC
    DYSLEXIC michael58834

    Posted

    i always think like , take it in the morning get the nice drunk feeling all day. take it at night and in the morning you get that hangover feeling about noon
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