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Should I start taking Sertraline......

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elaine31097
elaine31097

I have read a lot of negative comments about the above drug, does anyone have anything positive to say before I start these???

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  • Weeasy
    Weeasy elaine31097

    Posted

    It gets worse before it gets better but it does get better. I have just taken day 11. It's not pleasant for the first few days but we're all here to support you. I had two good days day 6 and 7 and since then I have had a mix hut generally more good than bad. Don't let all the bad reviews put you off- they work differently for everyone. All the best xx
    • elaine31097
      elaine31097 Weeasy

      Posted

      Thank you so much, I know I need help, but just scared at the amount of negative comments x
    • Weeasy
      Weeasy elaine31097

      Posted

      I was a bit hesitant as well bit just went for it. The first one is the worst one but it will get better. Just picture where you'll be in a couple of weeks xx
  • cath72993
    cath72993 elaine31097

    Posted

    Hi Elaine31097, I started on sertraline in November for anxiety.  I had been struggling with it for ages and eventually saw the GP to request some talking therapies.  She recommended sertraline and I was a bit sceptical, but oh my goodness, I feel amazing now.  I didn't realise how bad I was but now I feel more 'normal' and calm, I can see what a pickle I was in.  The side effects at first were horrible, but my GP persuaded me to persevere, and she was right, after about 3 or 4 weeks, they had totally gone and now I feel great.   I can only speak from my own experience, but I would agree with Weeasy, it gets worse before it gets better, but if you can stick with it, I think you will be pleased you started it.  Good luck x x x

  • rosemary44014
    rosemary44014 elaine31097

    Posted

    Hi Elaine,

    i havevjust started taking Sertraline yesterday , my GP, has me taking 25 mg 

    for first week to see how I get on,, if I find I'm ok, then il bump it up to 50 mg per day..

    im hoping for good results, has I am so desperate to get back to my old self.. To care for my husband who has Parkinson's..

    i was on Mitrazapine before, and was feeling awful. 

    I have been recommended for cognitive therapy, but that can take weeks, to set up, 

    i don't have that time,  with not sleeping and panic attacks ..I'm at the end if my rope.

    i hope we can as new users, help each other and share our thoughts, about Setraline 

    pas time progresses.

    good luck to you, and me.. 

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