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Sertraline , 6 days in and working already ??

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LouiseN34
LouiseN34

I'm 6 days in on 50g sertraline and I can't believe e how different I feel already not really had any side effect , going to the loo a bit more than normal but I'm really positive about this treatment ! Has anyone else seen quick results ??

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  • scott8888
    scott8888 LouiseN34

    Posted

    Fantastic news i also felt good the first week without hardly any side effects, then died off second week didnt feel anything now just started week 3, 17 days tomorrow few. Good days and then just a normal day so i can see the benifits. I just hope i dont have to up my dose id rather this 50mg work and ill be happy to stay on this for a good while 
    • LouiseN34
      LouiseN34 scott8888

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply , I'm just worried I'm going to get worse before it really kicks in , I don't think I could handle going back to where I was !! 
    • scott8888
      scott8888 LouiseN34

      Posted

      You maybe ok now if you havnt had any side effects already. If it doesnt seem like its not working dont panic normally takes 4 odd weeks for full benifit. Well done on starting though 
    • LouiseN34
      LouiseN34 scott8888

      Posted

      Thank you , it's taking me 13 years to finally get the real help I needed , I feel I'm stepping slowly back from the edge , good luck to you to . 
  • gingemac1977
    gingemac1977 LouiseN34

    Posted

    hi louise,

    sertraline usually takes 6-8 weeks for you to feel the full effects of it to be honest, what are you taking it for?? :-)

     

    • LouiseN34
      LouiseN34 gingemac1977

      Posted

      Hi gingemac

                I'm taking them for GA and OCD my obsessive thoughts were out of controll , I'm not seeing no where near the full effect but I am seeing a difference . 

  • dusty17
    dusty17 LouiseN34

    Posted

    That's fantastic news really happy for you as I have been on 50mg of sertraline for one month and had no improvement what so ever so got my dose upped 2 days ago to 100mg and no improvement yet just going to hang in there that's brilliant that you have found a quick fix as that's very unusual with these problems good luck and hopefully the positives keep up 

    • LouiseN34
      LouiseN34 dusty17

      Posted

      I've suffered for 13 years  without any help wat so ever my problems got so huge I needed help , I don't think it's a quick fix I know I got a long way to go yet but I'm am very positive bout this treatment x
  • kathy_06966
    kathy_06966 LouiseN34

    Posted

    Hi louise  its great you're feeling so positive   as many people  have real benefits from being on sert. Unfortunately those people who sail thru it dont seem to post so much. I have been on sert 6 months and am in a good place  I still get down days but hey doesnt everyone?  My advise to you is to take one day at a time relish the good days  and do not dwell on the the bad days I wish you continued health and happiness   this is a great site for support or just to let off steam so good luck with your journey 
    • gingemac1977
      gingemac1977 kathy_06966

      Posted

      great advice kathy, trouble is i feel terrible after a down day that i may have been grumpy/nasty to people i shouldn't be, because that's not how i really am normally it really upsets me when i'm like that :-)
    • LouiseN34
      LouiseN34 kathy_06966

      Posted

      Thanks Kathy 

             I am starting to see a light at the end of a very very long dark deep tunnel I know it will take awhile but even the way I'm feeling now is great compared to how I was 2 weeks ago x

    • LouiseN34
      LouiseN34 kathy_06966

      Posted

      Thanks Kathy 

             I am starting to see a light at the end of a very very long dark deep tunnel I know it will take awhile but even the way I'm feeling now is great compared to how I was 2 weeks ago x

  • Rodga321
    Rodga321 LouiseN34

    Posted

    Hi, i am 13 days in on 25mg and not really feeling that different except a little anxious at times...had 2 panic attacks, not bad ones but haven't had one for about 20 years so was a bit scary...was thinking about upping the dosage to 50mg but am not really comfortable doing it.
    • gingemac1977
      gingemac1977 Rodga321

      Posted

      hi rodga321,

      if you're feeling like it's not doing much for you, go back to your doctor and ask them about increasing your dosage, don't do this off your own back, speak with your doctor, i started on 50mg and didn't feel any differfent after a month, i'm now on 150mg and feel much better :-)

       

    • Rodga321
      Rodga321 gingemac1977

      Posted

      So you have really felt the benefits then? did you you have any anxious moments in the beginning?

      Well on the box it said take half a tablet for the fist week or two then take one daily...but still i feel a little wary about upping the dosage...i have an appointment with the doc next week anyway...

    • gingemac1977
      gingemac1977 Rodga321

      Posted

      yes, i feel near as damn it back to my old self, before all the anxiety and depression, you will feel a little jittery and anxious the first few days, but everyone is different, so many people have had alot more side effects than me and others have had none at all so just depends on how the meds affect you personally, sick with it though as i did and i feel so much better these days :-) let me know what the doctor says at your appt next week and take care :-)

       

    • Rodga321
      Rodga321 gingemac1977

      Posted

      Thats great news, i really hope i will be saying the same thing myself one day smile

      Yes it seems to affect everyone differently...i will hang in there and hope.

      i wll let you know how i get...thankssmile

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