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Sertraline for Anxiety

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amy53945
amy53945

I have suffered with Anxiety for over 10 years but usually on a day to day basis I manage fine, apart from 6 years ago when I had a bad patch and didn't leave the house for 2 months. I got through that drug free and only had anxiety attacks in social situations like going the theatre or bars etc.

For the last month or so I have struggled daily with the anxiety to the point it got so bad, especially the physical symptoms that I almost had a breakdown.

I finally agreed to start Sertraline 25mg and 80mg of Propranolol. I'm now on day 9. I have had a few small side effects but nothing compared to what I was worried about. Anyway, my anxiety has subsided quite a lot but today I have a really bad headache and my head feels like it has bricks in it it's so heavy. I thought the side effects would be going by now, not getting different ones. Does anyone have any advice or experience of this please?? Thank you in advance.

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  • mondeey1
    mondeey1 amy53945

    Posted

    Yep setreline does come with headaches. Been on it 5 years.also you may realise that sometimes.you may feel very easy with life.therefore you may also think about buying stuff that can't afford..Setreline seems to me to give that affect.

    • amy53945
      amy53945 mondeey1

      Posted

      I do that anyway. I have a bit of a shopping addiction. How long did your side effects last? I'm. On day 9 and haven't been that bad with side effects. Bit of nausea, clamping my teeth together and now a bit of a bad belly but apart from that it's been ok. I'm hoping I feel the full affects of them soon.

    • mondeey1
      mondeey1 amy53945

      Posted

      Still ongoing..headaches will alwaus be there..hope not but...
  • ashley71298
    ashley71298 amy53945

    Posted

    Hi Amy,

    First and foremost I think its important to call your doctor's office and ask to speak to them or a nurse. I would explain my symptoms and get their opinion on it.

    But from my experience with Sertraline, I take 4 weeks to stabilize on it. I don't know about Propranolol so I can't say.

    Staying in touch with your doctor is important for the recovery process. I know sometimes that's hard because I didn't and let a hypomanic episode ruin my life for a year.

    Good luck! And I hope your headache gets better smile

  • sharon07214
    sharon07214 amy53945

    Posted

    Firstly I agree with the opinion, keep in touch with your doctor. I still suffer with head tightness a etcetera but have learned to live with it; probanly shouldnt!

    I suffered numerous side effects without even realising that wh to hey were because I avoid the necessary consultations. Start the right way and you will suffer so much less!

    Secondly I was on propanol (sp?) and found it very helpful.

    Thirdly it does take time for meds to settle.

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