sertraline

Hello Megan. This is a common side effect of the sertraline entering your system. And it will subside, it may take a few weeks but it will ease.

It will get better. Calm down. Look forward to the days where you'll feel better. Stay busy. It will increase your anxiety yes. It will take 4 to 6 weeks at least to start feeling much better. Mornings are the worst. Watch something funny. Watch movies. Renember this won't last forever I promise.

Yes, these are common side effects , have a bottle of water with you if you go out for the dry mouth symptoms. Best of luck.

Megan, do read the patient info leaflet for very common and common side effects. You'll see them both mentioned. Good luck

Hi Megan, I suffer from anxiety. My heart races, I find it hard to breathe and I also have panic attacks. I am on day 20 of sertraline 25 mg. I also had increased anxiety at the beginning especially first thing in the morning. I felt very strange and tired but at the same time could not sleep at night. But as the days went on I started to feel better, the anxiety has lifted, its not completely gone but I feel tons better. Everyone responds to meds differently . I called my doctor because I was going to stop taking them and she reassured me that what I was feeling was side effects and to give the meds a chance . I'm glad I did. I've heard many people say 4-6 weeks for side effects to subside and full benefits of meds to kick in.....but if you feel really off call your doctor, otherwise give it more time. Hope this has helped.😊

Andrea

Hello Megan

what you are experiencing is quite normal. Don't worry. Your body has to get used to this medication. I promise even though it sounds ages in another couple of weeks they will have gone. It can take 6/8 weeks to feel normal again. I am in week 5 & it's been horrid but just these last few days I'm feeling the benefits. Look after yourself & get plenty of rest. There is light believe me. Stay strong Megan. You'll get there! X

Hi Megan. Side effects of Sertraline are for the majority of people rather bad before getting better. For a week or two is unplesant for most, a minority don't notice. (Lucky devils). But stick with it, they work, I'm on my third week and the symptoms are less than the first week. So I'm hopeful than another week will bring more relief.

I hope this reassure you, best of luck.

Megan, I was where you were a couple of weeks ago. My anxiety was off the charts and I felt like I wasn't getting any relief. Then on my tenth day it felt like a weight had been lifted. I still get a little anxious but I definitely see light at the end of the tunnel and I'm running towards it! Best of luck to you!!