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Sertraline 6 months

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lynda70899
lynda70899

Since I have been on sertraline I have had all the sides effects.  The ones that seem to be more persistent are nasal problems, accumulation of mucous in my throat, constantly spitting. Never had this symptom before.  Insomnia has decreased.  About every two weeks pull a all night er. (No sleep).  And joy of joy my hair seems to be affected.  Losing some.  Not great amounts but noticeable.  Is it time to try something different or will these symptoms fade.  

Meanwhile my mood is better but these symptoms are making me anxious.

thanks for your advice.

lynda

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  • michelle14134
    michelle14134 lynda70899

    Posted

    Hi Lynda how long ave u been on sertraline I've been on it bout 14 wks now and can't sleep at all I take zolpidem which knocks me out for a few hours but am always awake at 4am and can't get bk to sleep no matter what and I too ave started to lose my hair especially when washing it 😞 x
  • don45258
    don45258 lynda70899

    Posted

    I've been on sertraline same time as u and it's been a roller coaster surely this med sould have worked by now I've started tapering 4 weeks ago to 25mg today I've gone to 12 1/2 mg at least I feel better than when I was on the higher dose I've decided that I don't want to cover things up I want to deal with the problem and from what I've learned these meds just cover things up and when it's time to come off all the problems come back I'm not saying these meds arnt good for some people because they are they work well for some but not others and I'm the others lol
  • ellebi
    ellebi lynda70899

    Posted

    I am on it since September and bar my mood been lifted, my anxiety is still very high but still early days I suppose, have been increased on the dose 3 times, currently on 150mg since Friday last week so fingers crossed.

    Also does anyone have the side effect of difficulty swallowing??

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