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New on Sertraline

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patricia99184
patricia99184

Now on day 4 of Sertraline 50 mg.  I'm so scared and worried about the side effects, is it true you feel worse before you feel better.  I've had the anxiety and depression for around 2 months and I battled up until 4 days ago without medication because it scares me so much. Thought I could do it without meds but realised I cannot do it.  Just feel so awful right now, anxiety is through the roof and feel even more depressed. Can anyone help please?

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  • hypercat
    hypercat patricia99184

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    Hi I am on sertraline at 150 mg.  I don't remember any problems at first with them but they did take a while to kick in. 

    The only side effects I get now are a dry mouth and vivid quite nasty dreams sometimes.  This is a good trade off though as they help me a lot. 

     

  • Ranger507
    Ranger507 patricia99184

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    Yes unfortunately this is true you will feel crappy before you get better, but you CAN do it, quite simply also there is unfortunately no choice but to do it, if you want to get better, I had side effects for a good few weeks after I started taking it( increased anxiety, panic, nausea, sleeplessness) but they will pass
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