Shakiness
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I am on week 3 of taking sertraline and still have the shakes, does this ever go away?
Also does anyone know if the sertraline is a different brand or is the packaging different?
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Posted , 4 users are following.
I am on week 3 of taking sertraline and still have the shakes, does this ever go away?
Also does anyone know if the sertraline is a different brand or is the packaging different?
1 like, 19 replies
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DYSLEXIC Hollyworrier19
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Hollyworrier19 DYSLEXIC
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colin878 Hollyworrier19
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I had the shakes like you & headaches into week 4,was definitely starting to see some benefits by then also though.
By week 5 I had little or no side affects other than tiredness in the later part of the day but I can handle that.
I'm into week 10 & I basically don't know ive taken them anymore if you know what I mean...can't shift the tiredness but I have a demanding job & ridiculously early morning starts so maybe that explains that. I've also been prescribed two different brands & I didn't notice any difference-I live in Sweden so the brands differ a bit out here to the UK but I'm pretty sure they are all the same ingredients & chemicals. Hope this helps Colin
Hollyworrier19 colin878
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thats good that u arent noticing u have to take them and are coping well.
hopefully i will be able to benefit positive effects soon.
thanks for the reply
DYSLEXIC Hollyworrier19
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rachel62244 Hollyworrier19
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Hollyworrier19 rachel62244
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Digsby Hollyworrier19
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I have experienced a slight tremor in my hands that can come and go so I hope this settles down for you soon. People have shared on this forum how a change in brand can adversely affect them so if one brand does work well for you, try and get it from the same pharmacist each time and stick to it. We are all different though and can react in many ways to the drug chemicals. Hopefully you will start to feel the benefit which will outweigh the side effects. If not, don't be afraid to discuss a change in meds with your doctor until you find one which works well for you.
All the best, Digsby
Hollyworrier19 Digsby
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Thanks for replying.
Digsby Hollyworrier19
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I'm 13 weeks and counting. Some people are more sensitive to some brands than others. A change for some might not make any difference but for others it could spell some nasty side effects out of the blue. We are all different. It may be that you were on a different brand before so if you can find one that has fewer side effects, try to stick with it and check your pharmacist always has it (or try another pharmacist). People can experience the shakes whichever brand they take - it just comes with the territory and like all side effects, some will settle down and others will not outweigh the benefits you get from taking it. That's the time to consult your doctor and investigate an alternative. But you need to give this particular one at least 8 weeks to know that you're not throwing away the opportunity of something that will help you long-term. Depression and anxiety makes us desperate for a "quick fix" but there rarely is one. It's a battle that does get easier over time. Stay strong and don't give up hope. Always support here for you if you need it.
Digsby
Hollyworrier19 Digsby
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I am trying to stay positive, was going to go back to work today, but got myself in a right state that I couldn't bring myself to, why is anxiety so hard to control, doing my head in that I can't control my body over my head.
Digsby Hollyworrier19
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Best wishes, Digsby
Hollyworrier19 Digsby
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I will keep at them, thinking of upping my dosage though as don't feel they are working as well as they should. I've been off for 3 weeks so far and was supposed to go back today but I got so anxious I couldn't do it
So glad of this forum to speak to people who are going through the same as me.
Thanks for replying x
Digsby Hollyworrier19
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I don't know what I would have done in the last 5 months if it weren't for the support of this forum. Thank you all :-)
Digsby x
Hollyworrier19 Digsby
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I went back to the doctors yesterday and because I've been getting horrible side effects and anxiety is worse the doctor advised I go on Venlafaxine, so now to wait two days before I start taking them and got another two weeks off work. I hate this i just wanna be better I was going to up my dosage but doctor said might be better to change meds so I can get back to work quicker because if I up my dosage I will feel even worse because of the heightened side effects
Digsby Hollyworrier19
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All the best. Keep in touch :-)
Digsby x
Hollyworrier19 Digsby
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Ah thank you, I hope it works too
Definitely will keep in touch. Message me anytime x