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When to take sertraline

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Anniebutterfly
Anniebutterfly

Hello everyone, as I'm new to taking sertraline and have just gone onto 50mg after a week of 25mg, can I ask what time of day you take your medication? Took it this morning and had a fuzzy head so wondering g if taking at bed time is better? Thank you

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  • rachaelxo
    rachaelxo Anniebutterfly

    Posted

    Hi Anne I was the same when I first starting taking 25 mg I changed mine to taking it just before I go to sleep this works better for me x
    • Anniebutterfly
      Anniebutterfly rachaelxo

      Posted

      Hello Rachael, I shall change to the evening I think too, make my head clearer for work the next day, thanks Anne
    • Anniebutterfly
      Anniebutterfly rachaelxo

      Posted

      Hi Rachel, I shall change tomorrow evening g as I've taken  my tablet this morning, let you how the changeover goes xx
  • Hollyworrier19
    Hollyworrier19 Anniebutterfly

    Posted

    I take mine at night time with my evening meal.
    • Anniebutterfly
      Anniebutterfly Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      Hello again Holly,think I will change to the evening so my head is clearer for when I go back to work next week., really appreciate your help Anne
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 Anniebutterfly

      Posted

      Yeah definely best, I am currently off work at the moment, prob be back next week too. Let me know how u get on. Are u having side effects?
    • Anniebutterfly
      Anniebutterfly Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      Just the fuzzy head luckily although I did think I was suffering from nausea but that turned out to be a bug, didn't help as I couldn't take a tablet for 1 day, fingers crossed I will no other symptoms although I'm only 8 days in. Hope you're return to work goes well next week x
    • Hollyworrier19
      Hollyworrier19 Anniebutterfly

      Posted

      You are one of the lucky ones that don't get many side effects. Hope your return to work goes well too.
  • Janeylin
    Janeylin Anniebutterfly

    Posted

    Hi Hun....I used to take mine in the mornings but was suffering from too may side affects so switched to taking it with my evening dinner around 19.00 and feel much better... Still feel tired and a bit dizzy but no where near as bad... Good luck...x
    • Anniebutterfly
      Anniebutterfly Janeylin

      Posted

      Hi Janeylin,

      I'm going to changed to evenings tomorrow to make my tablets, thanks for your advice; I'm new on here and everyone is so helpful x

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