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Side effects worth it

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heather2774
heather2774

day 10 of setraline panic attacks and anxiety through the roof on 50mg

initial side effects stomach cramps , runs , sweats, pins and needles burning sentation on arms and legs , changes in mood throughout the day and insomnia since the beginning when i do think im nodding of i experience brain freeze like a small electric shock and it stops me from sleeping

take tablet in morning but still same effects,also tried sleeping pills zopliclone first two nights worked then stopped working.

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  • SerotoninSurfer
    SerotoninSurfer heather2774

    Posted

    Stick with it. It will get better. These miracle tablets saved my life! Side effects will eventually subside and you will begin to see small improvements. Unfortunately it's a waiting game.

  • janice16467
    janice16467 heather2774

    Posted

    hi Ive just been prescribed Sertraline 50mg but have been on amitriptyline for over 15 years! am frightened that this will just make me feel worse not better! x any advice please?

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