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Sertraline help !

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kathkat2016
kathkat2016

I've been prescribed sertraline for anxiety and depression , I've also found I've felt worse since coming off the pill so hormones could be adding to it ?

I've taken 2 x 25mg sertraline last 2 days at night , first day felt really tired , light headed , but spaced out but today I've felt faint a few times , hot and cold , and then bad anxiety this afternoon sad I'm really scared as I panic about feeling faint so it's made me really scared today sad

I'm afraid to take any more but hate the way I feel.

My doctor suggested St. John's wort ? Anyone had success with this ? I also have bad acid reflux at the moment and wonder if this is making my anxiety worse ?

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  • fancy_fun
    fancy_fun kathkat2016

    Posted

    my psychiatrist told me to not mix sertraline with St. John's wort?? she said it would reduce the efficacy of sertraline..may want to research that or ask your Dr again..just a little info to pass along..good luck
  • rich21763
    rich21763 kathkat2016

    Posted

    I think that most of what you are describing is typical side effects that fade over a few weeks

    Most peopl say stick with it if you can and things will improve

  • iris46
    iris46 kathkat2016

    Posted

    Do not take St Johns wort with an antidepressant.......ur doctor should know that
  • geraldine47870
    geraldine47870 kathkat2016

    Posted

    Hi i took 25mg for 2weeks then 50mg for 5days

    Felt so awful.had chronic diarhoer.had to give in i know ppl say stick with them but couldnt cope with feeling so ill.x

  • kathkat2016
    kathkat2016

    Posted

    Sorry I should of been clearer , my doctor said St. John's wort or sertraline not together thanks
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