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Sertaline first timer

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jen_43754
jen_43754

Took sertaline last night

I took it last night had some trouble sleeping as I usually do I woke up very nauseaous with a bubbly feeling in my tummy and light headed and I'm a lil anxious. By now means am was I expecting to not experience any side effects but I just want to know if it's normal.

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  • lillie46665
    lillie46665 jen_43754

    Posted

    Yes it's normal you are going to get side effects it usually gets worse before it gets better

    Takes up to 6 weeks for medication to settle and work

    Lil

  • Mynameisalyss
    Mynameisalyss jen_43754

    Posted

    I has nausea for 2 weeks straight. I was dizzy. Bad headaches. Increased anxiety. Decreased appetite. Low blood sugar. Out of all the forums I've read about side effects I have to say my experience seemed the worst.

    I am on week 10 on Sertraline, First 8 weeks at 25 mg this is Week 2 on 37.5 mg.

    • lillie46665
      lillie46665 Mynameisalyss

      Posted

      I think there are many many people on this forum who would disagree

      It's not a competition to see who has the worst symptoms

      Lil

    • Mynameisalyss
      Mynameisalyss lillie46665

      Posted

      That is true. I was speaking on a matter of my opinion. From what I saw many people only had a few side effects. I had the common and the more extreme ones. But I also have heart problems which contributed.
  • jen_43754
    jen_43754

    Posted

    Dizziness is already an issue for me so that is concerning I'm thinking ordering about magnesium oil
    • Mynameisalyss
      Mynameisalyss jen_43754

      Posted

      I promise once the medicine settles into your system the dizziness will go away. Breathing techniques can help. I do the 4,7,8 breathing. It can also help with anxiety.
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