Will this go away?
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Hi, I've been changed from 40mg fluoxetine to 100mg sertraline. I've got to be honest, some of the things I've read are freaking me out!! I'm only on day three and for these three days I've had a constant migraine and insomnia. Will this eventually go away?
Thanks
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jake32726 lindajm
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Thanks for your post!
The dosage equivelantcy is exactly the same, 40mg Fluoxetine being equal to 100mg Sertraline.
Eveyone acts differently to SSRIs however, and I for example could not tolerate Fluoxetine, had constant gastrointestinal symptoms, feeling sick and insomnia.
Sertraline I had insomnia and that was it, sleeping pills cured that short term whilst it kicked in.
Yes, the side effects from SSRIs usually last 2 weeks, but can be up to 1 month.
If I was you I would go to my doctor to get a sleeping tablet and perhaps some Diazepam/Painkillers for short term use, whilst the SSRI kicks in.
I wish you the best of luck!
You can do it!
Thanks,
Jake x
lindajm jake32726
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Jean1968 lindajm
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lindajm Jean1968
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wayne76842 lindajm
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sertraline is good but took 6 weeks for me , doc refused me sleeping pills , i used the one from tesco and they are perfect but seem strong and knock me out for 8 hours, they are the 50mg ones, neausea was also another problem for me for 4-6 weeks on and off, and when off eating i got the perscription liquid drinks , cant remeber the name but if you need it ask me again and will find it out.
take care
Jean1968 wayne76842
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