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Postnatal depression and sertraline

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charmaine33223
charmaine33223

hi looking for some advice really. I have been given sertraline 50mg to treat my postnatal depression but I have read about the side effects and am scared to take them as I have a newborn to look after. Should I try herbal remedies first or would you say they are safe to take? I am really anxious and nervous about taking them but feel I need something to help me.

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  • Janeylin
    Janeylin charmaine33223

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    Hi Charmaine.. I started taking 50mg sertraline a week ago today... My worst day was Wednesday, with sickness and bad headaches... I switched to taking it from mud morning with no food to seven on the evening after eating my tea and feel much better for it.. I still have some side affects but ni where near as bad. I've heard its a good AD to be on I you can get through the first few weeks... My sleep is much better now taking it at this time... Good luck and hope you feel better soon..
  • vikki2303
    vikki2303 charmaine33223

    Posted

    Hi, sorry your suffering at the moment, especially with a new born. I was very nervous about taking sertraline and it took me 3 weeks to pluck the courage up, but 10 weeks on and I am so glad I did. I took mine just as I was getting in bed at night so I slept through the harsh side effects. I did suffer some start up side effects but they went within 7-10 days. It is hard at first as u feel like they r not working and want to stop taking them but I carried on with them and glad I did. Good luck and don't be scared x
  • brianmac
    brianmac charmaine33223

    Posted

    Hi charmaine i dont know what to do myself so im not much help sorry my head is a mess x
  • DrK
    DrK charmaine33223

    Posted

    Hi

    Sertraline is a good option and relatively safe.You can try 25 mg for few days and when you increase it,take it in devided dosage.Try relaxation therapy also.

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