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Sertraline worries

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Blondey
Blondey

I wish I could here some positive things about Sertraline.

It’s very worrying with so many negative views. Where are the positive ones. Love 

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  • natalie2608
    natalie2608 Blondey

    Posted

    Hello

    ​I am on this med for 2nd time and although hard side effects at the start, has helped massively. Hate being on medication but cannot deny it has made a difference.  How long have u been on them? Haver u ever been on anything else?

    • Blondey
      Blondey natalie2608

      Posted

      Sorry I didn’t get back to you. 

      Yes i’ve Been on Prozac,  Citropam, and Mirtazapine . All made me feel weird, However, needed it at the time. 

      Have you lost weight on them or gained weight, concerned about gaining weight.

  • Lina1961
    Lina1961 Blondey

    Posted

    I'm only in 9 days so getting of the side effects at the moment headaches backpain dry mouth and acid so can't really post anything yet xx

  • eve51406
    eve51406 Blondey

    Posted

    It does work well for a lot of people, my depression is gone. My tinnitus is worse which can be one of the side effects. The dry mouth usually improves in time. I’m still anxious but no panics now at 3 or so months in. 

    If you give a good trial it really can be helpful to you.

    Eve

    • Blondey
      Blondey eve51406

      Posted

      Thank you Eve,

      having a rotten day to day feeling anxious and low, could you tell me if you lost weight while taking  them, or gained weight. I always  thought that these Antidepressent made you loose weight. I know proxac done that  to me.

    • eve51406
      eve51406 Blondey

      Posted

      Hi

      I had a complete breakdown  last December and I could not eat. I lost 8ibs which was ok as I was not thin. 

      The weight has stayed off but my body has filled out a bit now. Tummy has reappeared. 

      I’m still recovering and have not so great days but generally there is an uplift. They take a while to work but they do help. Eve

  • julie80336
    julie80336 Blondey

    Posted

    Just remember that people are more likely Post on a forum to look for advice about issues they are having with a drug than to post a positive review. I've been on it for years and other than. Having an issue with the generic when I get refills, it's worked well for me. The first week was a littlw rough, feeling really tired, but that went away. It helped me a lot. 

    • Blondey
      Blondey julie80336

      Posted

      YesI understand what your sayiny, However, it can be worrying for some people like me. I do understand your point of view though.

      Thanks got our reply anyway.

  • hypercat
    hypercat Blondey

    Posted

    Hi I have been taking this for quite a few years now.  Once I found the right dose for me - 150 mgs - it really helps me.  I don't think I could manage without it. x

    • Blondey
      Blondey hypercat

      Posted

      Can you tell me if you lost weight while taking it, or gained weight. I’ve never known  that these Antidepressent make you put weight on. Also did you have to take other medication to calm you down while you was on Sertraline? I have to take 5 mg of diazepam because I can’t  Sleep with them.
    • hypercat
      hypercat Blondey

      Posted

      My weight stayed the same on it.  I suffer much more from depression than anxiety so no I didn't need anything else to calm me down.  I had problems sleeping though for which I take a very lose dose of mirtazapine.  x

  • maureen78375
    maureen78375 Blondey

    Posted

    I've been on setraline for 3 yrs.only downfall i have is craz ydreams apart from that i dont get any more side affects. Used to get terrible dry mouth. I couldnt get threw life without these. He luck.

  • kerry83144
    kerry83144 Blondey

    Posted

    I have been on it since January, 25mg for a couple of weeks and now take 50mg. It has worked really well for me and so glad I stuck to it, I have put a bit if weight on it that is mainly because I lost some when I felt unwell and ow have an appetite back.
  • jane23372
    jane23372 Blondey

    Posted

    This is my second time on Sertraline as I came off it completely a couple of months ago and then experienced a lot of stress in my life and have relapsed a little with anxiety and depression.

    i only on day 2 and have started with just a third of a 50mg tablet as the side effects can be nasty. I have the usual headache, backache, not sleeping, nausea (although for me nausea is a massive anxiety symptom). 

    Last time this drug helped me get my life back together, alongside a stress course and general rest and self care. So do hang in there! I am smile 

     

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