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Serialise side effects

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nicola_15056
nicola_15056

I have been on 50mg serialise for 9 days now, I take at night before bed. When I wake up in the morning I feel sick, lightheaded, my hands and arms shake terribly. Does anyone else get this or have any ideas or tips please. Thanks in advance xx

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  • jason78783
    jason78783 nicola_15056

    Posted

    Hi Nicola. This is pretty normal. I started on 50mg 4 weeks ago and increased to 100mg 2 weeks ago. I'm still getting the symptoms you describe when I wake up - I also take my medication before bed - although less often and less severe. People have said it can take a fairly long while to settle down, weeks rather than days. Hope this helps. Jason, UK.
  • Dadoo
    Dadoo nicola_15056

    Posted

    Hi nicola I would say your side affects seem mild to what I suffered. There was a point I felt I should stop because my side effects were so bad. However I am so glad I did.

    I can honestly say I am realy starting to feel good again about myself😊.

    I am sleeping so much better were as I was up till 4 and 5am could not sleep at all.

    In general I'm feeling better than I have in a very long time.

    Been taking 50mg March for 4 weeks then increased to 100ml in April.

    Baby steps but you will get there.

    Best of luck.

  • fancy_fun
    fancy_fun nicola_15056

    Posted

    yes Nicola..take it slow..sometimes it's seems the more the better..not always true with sertraline..some systems cannot tolerate higher doses..I have been at 50mg for 4 months..finally settling in..tried increasing..when what I really need to do is sit still and give my body a chance to acclimate to this medicine..remember there is therapeutic value in 25 or 50 mg for some..take care
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