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sertraline side effects

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christina31449
christina31449

I just started back on 25mg of sertraline.  I'm still feeling really sick every morning...don't feel like eating because I feel so sick.  Any ideas to help? It's been just over a week and i hate feeling like thissad

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  • julie1111
    julie1111 christina31449

    Posted

    hello im on sertraline that happens with me but eases off after a while. try some dry toast in the morning hope that helps  julie x
  • papote53
    papote53 christina31449

    Posted

    Hi Christina,

    I just started as well the same dose 13 days ago.   And yes, not feeling very good but better than I was.  I have been told by friends that are taking this medication to give it time to work. That you will probably feel sick before you feel better.  It takes between 2-4 to get the full benefit.  I was taking it late but now pushing back to AM, in some cases it will give you insomnia like it did with me.

    • julie1111
      julie1111 papote53

      Posted

      hi papote, are u finding by taking it at am u are sleeping better i have heard some people say if taken at night u sleep better. yes does take time to work x
    • papote53
      papote53 julie1111

      Posted

      Sorry, reply was for you.

      Actually my Doc said to take at night, my pharmacist without asking her told me to take at 3PM because 50% of people taking this medication gets insomnia.  So I did what the fharmacist said and started at 3PM.  But The first 3 days I was feeling sleepy at 8PM and slept like a baby so I decided to take it later around 6 PM but to my surprise insomnia took over.  So now I'm pushing back the time slowly and just 43 minutes ago took my dose. (3PM EST)  My target is to take in the morning by the end of the weekend.   Now, I honeslly not even sure it will work for me but looking at all the options

  • papote53
    papote53 christina31449

    Posted

    Actually my Doc said to take at night, my pharmacist without asking her told me to take at 3PM because 50% of people taking this medication gets insomnia.  So I did what the fharmacist said and started at 3PM.  But The first 3 days I was feeling sleepy at 8PM and slept like a baby so I decided to take it later around 6 PM but to my surprise insomnia took over.  So now I'm pushing back the time slowly and just 43 minutes ago took my dose. (3PM EST)  My target is to take in the morning by the end of the weekend.   Now, I honeslly not even sure it will work for me but looking at all the options.  
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