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Wk 4 on sertraline

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debra34304
debra34304

Hi everyone I’ve been on 100mgs of sertraline now for the past 4wks and still getting fast heart palpitations. Is this normal as it can be quite scary 

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  • Hoopz
    Hoopz debra34304

    Posted

    Have you tried deep breathing for 3 minutes. I find this helps.
    • debra34304
      debra34304 Hoopz

      Posted

      Yes I do that. But just wondered if it’s normal till my tablets start to kick in. And if any1 else av experienced it? Will this get better and eventually stop
  • Hoopz
    Hoopz debra34304

    Posted

    Im only on my 3rd week on sertraline and only on 50mg and feel alot better than i did. I am still having palpitations especially if Ive been driving or the kids have been arguing or something. From what ive read on here and other internet forums sertraline takes its time to work and we obviously need to help it by eating better and sleeping better which is easier said than done when you have no appetite and night sweats.

    My heart is racing today so im having a lie down and hoping tomorrow is better. I think we need to stick with the sertraline to give it chance. I also think you need to take it at exactly the same time every day ...Hoping you feel better soon ( and me!)

    • debra34304
      debra34304 Hoopz

      Posted

      Thank you hoopz. It’s just a scary feeling and makes me panick even more. I feel so tired all the time but just can’t seem to just relax and fall asleep naturally. I just hope I start to feel better soon and get back to my normal self. And I hope ure feeling better soon 🌹

    • jenna324
      jenna324 debra34304

      Posted

      I’m on week 5 and I still wake up feeling anxioussad it’s definitely has improved over the weeks but it’s still there. I’m hoping in time it goes away. 
  • UK-Rose
    UK-Rose debra34304

    Posted

    Hello Deb,

    If anxiety and palpitations are your usual symptoms prior to medication then Sertraline can make them increase, but either way just mention it to your doctor on your next vist if there still persistent or troublesome 🌹

    • debra34304
      debra34304 UK-Rose

      Posted

      Hi rose do you mean that sertraline can make my systems worse? Will it get any better the longer I’m taking them 🌹

    • UK-Rose
      UK-Rose debra34304

      Posted

      Hi Debs, 

      It can in the short term, initially when your first starting out, but your right it what your saying... the longer you take them, the more everything settles down and eventually evens out. 🌹

    • debra34304
      debra34304 UK-Rose

      Posted

      Hi rose do u think it’s still early days for me yet for the tablets start to kick in properly.ive been on the 4wks 2moz. Is it best to still stay on 100mgs for a couple of more weeks or go up to 150mgs 🌹

    • UK-Rose
      UK-Rose debra34304

      Posted

      Hi Debs, I would say stick with the 100mg a while longer, if youve seen no benefits by 6wks... then increase 🌹

  • UK-Rose
    UK-Rose debra34304

    Posted

    And also agree with Hoopz, taking your medication at exactly the same daily time helps to establish a good routine while your starting out and your levels are trying to settle 🌹

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