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Sertraline - is it worth it, does it work ?

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Hi guys, I've just registered, I was hoping to get some reassurance or perhaps some experiences with Sertraline.

My Doctor started me on sertraline 50mg daily to treat upset / social anxiety - 23 days ago now ( just over 3 weeks ). - the first 7 days I felt even more on edge, had an upset stomach and diarrhea - not nice at all.  It settled down after a while though.

It has now been raised to 100mg daily because I have felt little benefit from it.  As soon as the dose was raised today, I have felt pretty crappy, upset stomach and just not feeling good at all.

Is it really worth it ?  Does Sertraline really work or even help ?

It concerns or confuses me when I am told that I have to give it time to work, that the bad symptoms will pass and then I will feel better.

The medication seems to have good reviews and success stories... I'm just worried I am wasting my time and health - I keep having days off College and it worries me its all for nowt.

Hope someone can shine a light on my concerns, thanks guys.

David

 

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  • tracey11164
    tracey11164 Guest

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    Hi David I've been on 150mgs of sertraline for 8 wks now still get some anxiety but not as bad it does work just takes time cause I have been on 100mgs for over 15yrs just has a blip 2mths ago that's why it's been upped
    • Guest
      Guest tracey11164

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Tracey.

      Do you remember how you felt before taking sertraline and now during, is there a definite benefit to taking it ? ( sorry if this seems a silly question )

    • tracey11164
      tracey11164 Guest

      Posted

      Yeah b4 I started taking it I was agrophobia wouldn't go out the house take kids to school do anything now I work in a really busy shop have moved house etc but I'm finding it a bit hard at mo cause of blip I've had but I'm determined to get there again I'm have been to work every day I've had this set bk won't say it's easy but don't want to give in to it hope that helps
  • lauren56321
    lauren56321 Guest

    Posted

    When I first stated sertraline I did have the initial effects it isn't a wonder drug that works overnight. I was agrophobic and sertraline gave me life back but it did take time and hard work on my behalf aswell. I'm actually restarting sertraline 2moz after I got took off it at the beginning of the year due to hospital error and put on mirtazapine now that's a nasty drug if ypu suffer aniexty it made mine much worse lol. Finding the right dose for you is important and keep a dairy of your moods and check to see improvement. If not sertraline doesn't work there is offers you can try x
  • jpudkins
    jpudkins Guest

    Posted

    Hi david, I had awful side affects on sertrataline for about a month but it does help if you stick with it. good luck. wendy
  • Joe_1026
    Joe_1026 Guest

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    Hi David, have been on citalopram before being moved onto sertraline 50 then 100mg.

    It took about 3/4 weeks to calm me down but I was lucky and suffered from none of the side effects that you have.

    Would definately see your GP again, if you are unhappy and concerned.

    No matter what drug i was on, I always felt far better after some good amounts of exercise.

    Wish you well.. Joe

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