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Sertraline

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shannon53228
shannon53228

My doctor prescribed me 50mg of sertraline for health anxiety 3 days ago. I took it in the morning and then went to the chiropractor. Came home and I was hit with overwhelming anxiety, panic, depression and feelings I have lost the plot and need to be in a hospital. I only took the one tablet and now it's day 3 and I still feel awful. Has anybody experience this before? I'm so scared. Any advice would be great. Thank you.

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  • ida19624
    ida19624 shannon53228

    Posted

    Hi Shannon. . SERTRALINE dosnt work immediately. .it's an antidepressant and it takes alot longer 2 kick in. . And yes it's an scary experience but hang in there. .. .no easy tho. . God bless

  • alexandra57394
    alexandra57394 shannon53228

    Posted

    Hi Shannon, increased anxiety is common in the first weeks of taking Sertraline. It will start to get better after 2-3 weeks. You may ask your doctor to prescribe you bezodiazepines for the first weeks, you would feel less anxious.
  • brenda53218
    brenda53218 shannon53228

    Posted

    Hi Shannon, yes I too had severe anxiety, not as quick as you have but within a few days. Ask your doctor for something to help you with the periods of anxiety that are overwhelming. I take ativan. But there are several Benzos that will help

    It does take time for the sertraline to get into your system. I'm just starting my third month and I still get some side affects. My anxiety is not as strong and my mild is alot calmer so its definitely kicking in, but I might need to increase dose as to it seems my 50mg doesn't last for 24 hrs. But anyway hang in there, talk to your doctor, and I'm sure others will also give you advice. This is a great forum with great advice.

  • shauna64257
    shauna64257 shannon53228

    Posted

    Yes! You will feel horrible even worse for a week or two then you will feel better then ever. Stick with it as hard as it is, take long walks breathing deeply to get through!
  • Blondey
    Blondey shannon53228

    Posted

    Hi Shannon, 

    Not to worry, easy said than done.

    I felt the world had come to an end the first few days.

    It does get better, please don’t worry.

    I’m on my third week and I felt very Axiours this morning, sad and fed up.

    Feel better now, 

    Everyone on the forum as helped me through my crisis, where all here for each other.. 

    God’s bless you. 

    Need to talk i’m Here for you.🌈

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