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Sertraline and sleep.

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jordan36851
jordan36851

I used to take half a Sertraline in the morning, and half at night.

Now, I take both halves at night. Could it be making me have trouble sleeping?

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  • Zigangie
    Zigangie jordan36851

    Posted

    Hi Jordan, it can cause sleep problems, so maybe try taking it first thing?
    • jordan36851
      jordan36851 Zigangie

      Posted

      My mom made the switch to night because she thinks that the setraline makes me irritable during the day.

      What do I do?

    • Lee1988
      Lee1988 jordan36851

      Posted

      Well if you value your sleep you need to switch to the morning, as early as possible with food. Also drink lots of water during the day and also taking an antioxidant such as milk thistle should reduce the side effects, irritability being one of them.

      Respectfully, you need to tell your mom to deal with it until the drug gets into your system. You being irritable should be the least of her worries if you are not well, I'm sorry.

    • jordan36851
      jordan36851 Lee1988

      Posted

      I take a sleep formula pill if I'm not asleep in 20 minutes.

      Should I give myself more time?

      She said my sleep problems are in my head.

    • Zigangie
      Zigangie jordan36851

      Posted

      Hi Jordan,

      Yeah I've taken things that my husband said made me aggressive, maybe go back to your doctor tell him your mum has noticed it makes you irritable.

      It's an ssri and there are several different types you can get, I don't know how old you are but from my understanding proactive (fluoxetine) is better for younger people.

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