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Claire088
Claire088

Could people please list the side effects they had with first few weeks of sertraline not sure if I’m over worrying thanks

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  • Clo12345
    Clo12345 Claire088

    Posted

    Hi Claire! I found i was having quite bad side effects the first few weeks on Sertraline and thought the same as you, that i was overthinking it! I had stomach cramps, headaches, dizziness, lack of appetite, nausa and over heating alot! These side effects did die down as the weeks went but i then began to get really sore muscles starting in my calfs and then my arms! I seen my doctor about this and i was taken off Sertraline and started on a new AD! 

    Everyone’s body is different and Sertraline isn’t the same for everyone, just remember that! If your really worried speak to your Doctor. I hope you find a little bit of comfort from this. 

    Xx

  • karen_90046
    karen_90046 Claire088

    Posted

    Sickness, tiredness, no motivation and depression and also sweats with me , I’m coming up to my 2nd week 
    • Claire088
      Claire088 karen_90046

      Posted

      How often are ur sweats mine can go away for a while then vary to every other mind my face and round my neck especially xx
  • brenda53218
    brenda53218 Claire088

    Posted

    Hi Claire.

    My side effects

    1 severe anxiety leading to panic attacks.

    2. The shakes,like having a electric current going through me.

    3. Dizziness

    4. Stomach issues, still having them

    5. Headaches.

    Thats all I can think of now. But I'm still very happy to almost be myself again. Hang in there, you have to go through the storm before the calm.😎

  • Bee89
    Bee89 Claire088

    Posted

    Hi Claire,

    I'm taking 50mg for the past 1.5 months for PPD and Anxiety.

    The first 2-3 weeks were horrid. My skin was crawling, calf cramps, tingling, sweats, muscle twitching, stomachache, nausea... and REALLY weird dreams.

    Now almost everything has passed. Give it time, you'll start to feel better. Big hug x

    • Claire088
      Claire088 Bee89

      Posted

      Just worrying there’s something else wrong wish I could stop xx
    • Bee89
      Bee89 Claire088

      Posted

      I was exactly the same, you're not crazy or alone. I kept looking up all the symptoms I was having and scouring forums... everything was from the meds. I started walking every morning, focusing on eating healthy and trying to get sleep. Also, being out in nature really helps. You'll feel better, it will just take a little more time. 2 weeks in the very, very start xx

    • Claire088
      Claire088 Bee89

      Posted

      Thanks Iran awful this hope I wake up in the mornin x
  • Claire088
    Claire088

    Posted

    I have sick feeling cramps in tummy n sweating goin hot n cold  and headaches all on n off all day long can’t eat goin to try force something down now not ate in two days panicking I case it’s a temperature and I’m not sweatin  n I’m ill xxxx
  • Guest
    Guest Claire088

    Posted

    Hello Claire. I am a 72 year old male and a citizen of the UK.

    I have been on 150mg for 7 months and have had a hell of a journey but I am pleased to say that all is OK now, infact I have never felt better since I was a teenager.

    My problem was anxiety for which sertraline was prescribed. Here are a list of my side effects ;-

    1. Insomnia, I just could not sleep. This lasted for 4 months. Thought it would never come to an end. I sleep

        like a log now.

    2. Unsteady on my feet. STILL A BIT UNSTEADY.

    3. Swollen tongue. I could not help biting it and causing it to bleed. LASTED APPROX. 3 MONTHS

    4. Foul tasting mouth. LASTED APPROX 3 MONTHS.

    5. Constant production of saliva. LASTED APPROX. 3 MONTHS.

    6. Constant twitching. (possibly the anxiety). STILL HAVE IT TO A CERTAIN DEGREE.

    7. Constant mouth movement. Possibly due to 3 & 5 above. STILL THERE.

    8. Yawning a lot. LASTED APPROX. 6 MONTHS.

    9. Sweating at night in bed. STILL THERE TO A DEGREE.

    10. Constant running to the toilet during the night. Could be old age but since I started on the tablets it has

          become a lot more frequent probably 4 times a night. STILL THERE.

    As you can see it has taken me a lot longer than others to overcome the side effects and indeed everyone seems to suffer different problems. This is why I think that it is important to state your age and sex so that a fair comparison can be made.

    To sum up it has all been worth it in the and and I feel great for my age.

    Good luck and keep taking the tablets.

    Regards...……. Alan

     

    • Claire088
      Claire088 Guest

      Posted

      Hi Alan that you for your comment I’m 29 just very scared just because the symptoms are all the most common symptoms for most illnesses xxxx
  • gill2810
    gill2810 Claire088

    Posted

    Hi Claire the side effects i was getting were really bad..

    1. Suicidal thoughts

    2. Paranoid

    3. Nausea

    4. Hot flushes

    5. Anxiety

    6. The shakes

    And i couldn't seem to sleep it would take me hours to get to sleep...

    Most of it has passed now I've been on them for over 3 months

  • Claire088
    Claire088

    Posted

    Managed to eat a plate of spaghetti 🍝 come to bed now headache won’t go away though x

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