Sertraline for depression & anxiety.
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Hi I was put on sertraline 50 mg for two weeks, then 100 mg for the past week.
I had horrible loss of appetite for the first fortnight also anxiety and sleep loss. I feel that it's helping somewhat.
Now I feel tired, appetite low and also depression and anxiety still v bad.
Will this improve over the coming weeks?
Thanks
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Nervous_123 Starblue
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100 percent it will improve but it takes time. Have patience and keep yourself busy and engaged in something you like. All your side affect will gradually go away and you will feel normal. Take care and God bless.
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Patience is in short supply with me I suppose that's normal when you feel so bad.
Was in efexor xl for eleven years and I didn't do very well on it. Hoping this will be an improvement.
Starting CBT next week though not sure if I'll be well enough for it to be of use.
I wish I could try low dose ketamine therapy though it's not available yet here in Ireland. It's supposed to work very well for one third of patients with severe depression.
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Starblue Nervous_123
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The anxiety is coming on very strong from the increase in the dosage a week ago. Does this anxiety lessen over time?
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lynne09047 Starblue
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Iv'e been on them since sept 2013, there is no difference and if you read my previous post you will understand,
good luck,
Lynne.
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Starblue ruth1985
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After 4 weeks on the sertraline I came off it and was switched to mirtazapine which I'm doing better on.
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bless
Ollie
ruth1985 Starblue
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I see the GP on tuesday. I've had ups and downs on the sertraline - but a massive down today, been anxious all day, shakey, jittery, unable to settle, crying.
We'll see!