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Sertaline day 4

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jen_43754
jen_43754

Sertaline 50mg day 4 when does it get better

Last night made it 4 days I take it at night because my doctor instructed me to do so. I'm trying to stick it out with this pill but I'm nauseated, dizzy, tired and I have a dreadful feeling I spend most of the day in bed because I have no energy.

I hope its gets better but I'm not liking this medication so far

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  • lillie46665
    lillie46665 jen_43754

    Posted

    As said many times before it can take up to 6 weeks to kick in

    Lil

    • jen_43754
      jen_43754 lillie46665

      Posted

      I know but still sharing my experience and need reassurance that it'll get better.
  • Allan88
    Allan88 jen_43754

    Posted

    I'm the same on citalopram. The first couple of weeks can be bumpy, if your bare with it, results should be worth it.
  • gaby77744
    gaby77744 jen_43754

    Posted

    I guess everyone is different but I'm on day 14 of the same and the first three days I was soooo tired but less anxious straight away. I feel much better now and think it's working well. I do think it's slightly upset my stomach but it's better than feeling so on edge all the time.
    • Rob1988
      Rob1988 gaby77744

      Posted

      What brand are you taking? Lustral or generic (teva,lupin,accord etc)?
  • gaby77744
    gaby77744 jen_43754

    Posted

    Maybe she didn't mean it like that?
    • jen_43754
      jen_43754 gaby77744

      Posted

      I don't know I just don't want any negativity this forum is supposed to be about support for each other
    • Rob1988
      Rob1988 jen_43754

      Posted

      Hang in there Jen it will get better...sertraline usually make you feel worse before better...it is a great drug for most people and I'm sure you will be a different person in a few weeks...but please give it 8 weeks to let it work
  • XxaimxX
    XxaimxX jen_43754

    Posted

    Jen, I have been on fluoxetine 5 weeks it took 2 weeks for the nausea to go away, everyone is different but just keep going with it in the long run you will feel so much better, look forward to those times. I feel like I've been on my tabs 2 minutes not 5 weeks try not to focus on the side effects and actually how much this will help you once your body gets use to it smile if you really can't cope go to your doctor they can change the meds x
  • tess33005
    tess33005 jen_43754

    Posted

    Don't worry - it does that to everyone. It takes about six weeks to kick in properly, so you need to tough it out.

    It will get better. Just give it time.

  • Mynameisalyss
    Mynameisalyss jen_43754

    Posted

    There is a Sertraline forum I think you would get more help in.

    However, I too had these horrid start up side effects. I know it sucks right now but keep taking them I promise they go away! I couldn't eat a thing for 4 days. I had increased anxiety. Nausea every single day for 2 weeks. Headaches. Dizziness. You name it. I had it. After 2 weeks my appetite came back. I was still very tired. Found myself taking naps after work every day. Week 3 the dizziness stopped. Week 4 my energy came back. I'm on week 10 I have never felt better!

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