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Sertraline Insomnia

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kal22
kal22

Hi Im in a bit of a state ! Ive recently started sertraline on top of the mirtazapine Ive been on for years . The first few days were ok but now I have the most awful insomnia and I dont know whether to carry on taking it ...Could you advise if you had same side effect and does it go away ? Ive been taking it in the morning about 10.00 am

Thank you

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  • Johncl
    Johncl kal22

    Posted

    its normal kal , in going through the same thing now, what time do you take the mirtazapine?

  • kal22
    kal22

    Posted

    Ah hi John thankyou so much for responding I take the 30mg mirtazapine at 10.30 pm ive been struggling with insomnia ongoing for years so much so its become like a phobia to me as I cant function ! Dr suggested adding sertraline in but as my insomnia been so bad for 3 months now im scared this is going to make matters worse ! I could cope if i knew it would eventually turn around!

    How are you getting on ?

    • Johncl
      Johncl kal22

      Posted

      ups and downs ,sleep still poor but in getting there slowly.

  • HopeNFaith
    HopeNFaith kal22

    Posted

    Hi

    I would take the Sertraline the minute you get up and take it the same time each day.

    After 10-12 weeks, you will start to notice a difference. I think because you're worrying about your insomnia, its causing you anxiety.

    Give it some time and see how you go.

    Good luck and God bless

    • kal22
      kal22 HopeNFaith

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your response you have me so right all im thinking about is the insomnia I look like im really ill and wont go out its the anxiety over the insomnia thats doing it !! Im a nuisance X

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