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side effects...mornings

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kataly
kataly

Hi, I am on day 13 of 50 mg and although I do feel slightly less spaced out and drowsy I am finding I am so down and anxious in the mornings,almost pannicky and dread getting up and facing the day,I usually feel better by mid afternoon. I have been taking it about 10pm before I sleep.....but spend hours trying to as my mind races. Also my tummy is still upset from it. Suggestions please......😞

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  • rich21763
    rich21763 kataly

    Posted

    Fairly typical side effects

    I always found mornings worse too

    Once u r up to dose the pill is just a top up so when u take it less critical I think

  • liz02637
    liz02637 kataly

    Posted

    Hi Kataly. I've been told side effect should wear off after about 2 weeks. If your tummy is being effected then perhaps try taking it with your evening meal and a little early than 10pm. Liz

  • Jimmynation
    Jimmynation kataly

    Posted

    Hello kataley

    I too started taking it at night before going to sleep, and all I wanted to do was eat and sleep.

    I had nausea for about two weeks, I was drowsy most of the time and my appetite grew a lot.

    After a couple of months i tried taking it in the morning or after waking up and it improved my drowsiness.

    I would suggest to try different times to take them

  • angie10240
    angie10240 kataly

    Posted

    Hi kataly,

    I started on Sertraline 50mg last October and now I'm on 100mg. I tend to take mine in the morning b4 I go to work. I sleep like a log at night.

    Try swapping it around. I take mine about 7 in the morning and it works for me. When I was on Catilapram, I took it just b4 I went to bed and it kept me awake all night. Hope everything works out for you! smile

  • kataly
    kataly

    Posted

    Thanks everyone. Going to slowly adjust so i am taking it morning time 😊 my tummy seems to have calmed down,always stresses me as i have crohns disease aswell!! x
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