When does sertraline actually kick in?
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Hi to you all,
I've had panic disorder with agoraphobia for over 20 years. I was on the highest dose of Duloxetine for approximately 10 years, but recently my GP took me off this, as I was beginning to have many episodes of panic attacks.
I started taking 25mg of sertraline 18 days ago. Since then the GP has raised the dose to 50 mg and then on day 14 of taking sertraline she raised it again to 75mg. I wondered if anybody knows how long it takes to get in to the system. I currently feel more anxious and highly agitated. I'm finding it hard to leave the house. Any advise would be welcome, as would any information on this medication. I need to start feeling better soon, as I am self employed and need to earn some money. This is also adding to my anxiety!
Thanks!
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lydia27
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papote53 lydia27
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lynda70899 lydia27
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how long before the sertraline started working for you?
lynda
deborah12336 lynda70899
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dl283278 lydia27
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mo78500 dl283278
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emma800627 mo78500
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I'm on day 6 of Sertraline, really struggling had a couple of good days, a bad day, another good and the last 2 I just feel empty.
I have been through this process before a few years back and feel like I'm losing control again. I took Citalopram then but I couldn't face the them this time because the starting side effects are hurrendous.
I am just about functioning, going to work and doing my day to day thing but it's such a struggle.
When will the 50mg start to work and do you really feel worse before better? If I didn't have this nagging sickness and churning stomach I might be able to manage a bit more. I feel like I want to cry but I can't and my intrusive thoughts seem to be getting worse.
Somebody please reassure me that this will get better soon.
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Takoma emma800627
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I started Sertraline 6 months ago. My first two weeks were hell, my stomach wouldn't settle and I became unable to get restful sleep. After that the negatives started to fade. The only symptom that lasted was I became incredibly fatigued for another few weeks, but that too has passed. By two months I felt normal, and better than I've felt in years.
It can be rough getting started, but the worst of it is almost over.
Hang in there.
emma800627 Takoma
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Day 9 today so I know really it's still early days I just hate how my stomach feels.
It's strange how I feel quite normal in the hours before I go to bed but then the cycle starts again when I wake up x
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mo78500 emma800627
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emma800627 mo78500
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I take it really early as I wake and then go back to sleep for an hour. Will give it a go with food tomorrow and see how I get on.
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mo78500 emma800627
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emma800627 mo78500
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Back at the docs today I really need to tell the doc everything but scared of what he'll say?
Is it possible that sert has triggered these new thoughts? I'm 2 weeks in now at 50mg so I appreciate its early days.
Any advice or anyone else feel like I do. Feel like I'm going mad!!!
Poonam85 mo78500
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Poonam85 emma800627
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dl283278 Poonam85
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What dose?
On the bottle it shows the name of manufacturer of your pill.... Just curious what yours shows?
dl283278 Poonam85
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Poonam85 dl283278
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benji29413 emma800627
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aramis72626 lydia27
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Hi, my name is Aramis. And honey I can relate to you on this note because I never knew what my problem was...I tried explaining the emotions that I was experiencing. But I amma piggy back off all that you've gone through. Even though I never went to see a therapist, but I wanted to over and over, but my mind would take me into a different direction. So, I am sensing a sense of relief since I've been on my meds, for depression and anxiety. And you said it right it is hell. Glad to hear your report and your doing and feeling better.
weenett benji29413
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Liana23 Takoma
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I just wanted to ask how you are doing now, after some months of being on Sertraline?
I started weeks ago and I dont feel compketely myself yet.
Liana23 lydia27
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Just read ur post and wanted to asl how you are doing now after a year. I started weeks ago and cant wait to b normal again.
pam01968 Liana23
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How are you doing on the setraline I am 6 weeks tomorrow and still don't feel myself on 100 mg
aimee9210 emma800627
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Hi Emma how are you now ? I'm sat here with 50mg of sertraline in my hand but scared to take them
julie08522 emma800627
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deborah56721 julie08522
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julie08522 deborah56721
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Riab emma800627
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jamie1907 lydia27
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