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Sertaline 100mg and not being able to sleep!

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Emzy5699
Emzy5699

Im been on sertraline 100mg for about 4 weeks now and my anxiety is still bad I have been using zopiclon when needed at night but i used to be able to sleep really well on 50mg and could nap in the day I cannot even settle to do that at the moment and I love my sleep! 😟

Help please

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  • weenett
    weenett Emzy5699

    Posted

    Did u feel any relief in your anxiety at 50 mg?
    • Emzy5699
      Emzy5699 weenett

      Posted

      Yes I did but it came back thats why I have been put up to 100mg i went back to the doctors last week and he gave me propranolol 10mg to take when needed as its too soon to put my dosage up! Plus im not sure I want to!
  • WeeClare
    WeeClare Emzy5699

    Posted

    I feel like that too on 50mg in my third week. I just feel totally exhausted but too wired to rest. I've been told it will settle but could take a while. I'm also on zopiclone and I've resorted to half a tablet every night.

    • Emzy5699
      Emzy5699 WeeClare

      Posted

      Yes I take half a tablet when needed! Is your anxiety any better?
    • WeeClare
      WeeClare Emzy5699

      Posted

      I feel my heart racing in the evening. I don't think I could sleep without a pill but I'm wondering if I'd be better with some sort of anxiety medication at night instead...

    • Emzy5699
      Emzy5699 WeeClare

      Posted

      Yes you might be if my anxiety is playing me up still I will go back to the doctors!
  • anniem7802
    anniem7802 Emzy5699

    Posted

    I called my pharmacy since I've been having trouble sleeping. He suggested splitting the dose half at night and half in the morning until the insomnia passes. I've done that for two nights in a row and so far it's helped.

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