Hi!
I'm struggling with 100mg Sertraline due to the EXTREME tiredness. My Dr basically increased me from 50mg to 100mg within days because I was super anxious and we didn't really give 50mg a chance to work.
I'm wondering if I dropped my dose down to 75mg would this be okay and help my tiredness? Ive been on them three weeks x
when did you start taking the 50mg?
I've just read it properly 😁 sorry. Maybe 75 would be kinder to you
Hi shelbi1994
I was on 50mg for a week and then 100mg I'm almost at 3 weeks. I started taking my medication in the mornings and found myself very tired for the day so my doctor suggested taking them at night so I have it seems to be getting better but still feel a bit tired until the afternoon and feel good in the evenings. When do you take your meds?
Hi Kerry, thanks for your reply! I was thinking that too, do you think I will get more side effects from changing my dose though? So torn between waiting and seeing how 100mg goes or lowering because I'm so tired x
Hi Purplespring, thanks for replying! I am taking them at night like around an hour before bed and I have done this for around 2 and half weeks. It has eased the tiredness a bit, but I'm still exhausted from 2pm onwards and find myself fighting to stay awake x
How do you find sleeping at night?
Sleep is great. Probably over sleeping due to being so tired so get like at least 10 hours each night!
That's good! I find I'm not able to sleep through the night I'm hoping it gets better!
Oh no I can imagine that’s so frustrating! I’ve heard a lot of people talking about their insomnia sorting itself out after a while! Do you think I should drop my dose to 75mg or just see how I go? I can’t decide!
If the tiredness is really bothering you talk to your dr and see maybe going to 75mg it might help not sure if there would be any side effects. I been reading alot of other people's experiences and it seems like it takes about 6-8 weeks to fully get in your system it just seems like it gets worse before getting better. When I first started I was more anxious and getting more panic attacks. I haven't had any in 2 days it's just the tiredness now.....it is frustrating! I've also thought of going to 75mg but going to see what my dr says next week.
Thank you so much! could you keep me updated on how you get on? It’s reasurring to know I’m not alone with my frustrating tiredness lol
Lol I know what you mean! I will definitely keep you updated😊 I just joined this forum the other day and it's great I don't feel alone and great reading everyone experiences!
Hi Shelbi how are you doing? I haven't had any panic attacks for a week and my sleep seems to be getting better the only thing I'm struggling with is the dizziness it's bad in the morning that I can't walk down the stairs but in the evening it gets better. Going to see my doc tomorrow hoping he doesn't up my dose. Hope your doing better!
Hi Purplespring!
That sound fabulous, it sounds like its slowly getting into your system so it's only up from here! Did he up your dose or are you just going to stick with it?
I'm better thank you, still slightly tired but nothing compared to before! Just having trouble with having a slight foggy head now and again.
Thanks for keeping me updated! x