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Taking sertraline for 6 months and still having side effects

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jean87388
jean87388

I have been taking 50mg Sertraline for 6 months now and I am still experiencing times of anxiety and nausea. I seem to be OK for a couple of weeks then back it comes for a few days. Also, in the past two months I have been having night sweats. I think the Sertraline is helping and I am loathe to stop as I felt so ill before but wonder if anyone else has experienced these feelings.

Would love to hear from you

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  • Mumsie_pops
    Mumsie_pops jean87388

    Posted

    I agree with Iris. I have had a similar blip & my GP has increased my dose from 100 to 150mg. 
    • iris46
      iris46 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      Keep in touch ladies. I think each of us needs to know that we aren't imagining our symptoms.
  • Mynameisalyss
    Mynameisalyss jean87388

    Posted

    Hi Jean, I'm sorry this is happening to you. I find myself with increased anxiety when I am pre menstruating. I too am on sertraline but only 25 mg. can you relate? Maybe you need an increased dose, if not.
    • jean87388
      jean87388 Mynameisalyss

      Posted

      Thanks so much for your replies. I must say I am reluctant to increase the dose but it may well come to that if things do not improve. Do wonder if Setrraline is actually the right medication for me
    • iris46
      iris46 jean87388

      Posted

      I think we all get to wonder that whilst we are waiting for full benefits.  I got anxious tonight because I've read it can take 8 weeks for full benefit, and I'm at week 6.......only two weeks left! Oh hell.  Then it dawned on me......if it only takes 8 weeks, how come I know two people who were off work for six months?  My own GP tells me that it can take longer.  I think while you have depression/anxiety every little bit of anxiety gets magnified out of proportion, because the brain chemicals aren't balanced
    • Mynameisalyss
      Mynameisalyss iris46

      Posted

      Everyone's body reacts differently.

      I felt the effects of it within a month.

      If you feel more anxious than usual (symptom of the start up) ask for xanax or something to help.

      I was prescried it but thankfully it didnt have to use it

  • ian48449
    ian48449 jean87388

    Posted

    Hi Jean,

    I originally started on 50mg and had night sweats and nausea. I went back to my Dr and they upped my dose to 100mg which seems to have helped although I do still get times when I feel dizzy!

    Hope this helps,

    • Mynameisalyss
      Mynameisalyss ian48449

      Posted

      I was dizzy for a month and then all of a sudden it stopped. Once your body gets used to the medicine it will go away
  • natalie99981
    natalie99981 jean87388

    Posted

    I still get a bit of anxiety just before menstruation also so not sure if you have looked in to that.  Otherwise maybe an increase could be in order .. Good Luck 
  • isabel21513
    isabel21513 jean87388

    Posted

    I agree with Iris and mumsie, go to your GP, I had problems too on 50mg and now I am on 100 mg for the past 2 days, hoping I will improve....

     

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