I've been on sertraline for 5 days now, I took the first one evening time and the middle of the night I had a terrible tummy.
the next day and since I've been taking it at midday. Still had a bit of upset tummy, but not half as bad.
BUT I can't eat. The thought of food and even looking at it makes me feel so sick.
I have had 4 crackers in 3 days.
anyone had the same and how long did it last.
many thanks x
hi sjam1, hang in there it will get easier.
do u find sertraline are helping you sleep hun
I think so, but it's restless sleep.
I'm jaw chewing, rumbling tummy and a bit "fuzzy" if that makes sense.
I'm on these of PTS.
find taking them at noon is making me yawn by 2 but don't want to risk taking them in the evening in case a get a bad tum again.....saying that I've got no food in me.
good way to lose weight.....maybe?
are you on them? If so, how are you with them
Xxx
yes but u need to eat even if fruit ;-) or soup, its early days yet hang in there it getss easier ive been on them 5 weeks now they do help
Thanks Julie.
I even went and bought some slimfast drink things, thinking if I can't face food then they would give me what I need but can't even drink that 
will try again tomorrow.
what time do you take your pill? Did you have any side effects?
xx
hi ive been taking the tablet mid afternoon thinking of starting them at night ive heard they can help u sleep u can even take half in the morning and half at night ;-) yes at 1st i did have side effects such as head aches and feeling sick and feeling like i was getting flu..its stopped now ;-) xx
I was thinking of taking just half for a few days then a full one.
just to see if my body gets used to them.
but I'm not sure if you can do that? Any ideas on that.
so pleased to hear they are working for you.
Only a few more weeks and I maybe feeling better. That's something to strive towards.
I might be emancipated but have a smile haha xxxx
what dose are u taking
I started with 50 mg a day but got really bad side effects straight away. My appetite was affected to but only for 3-4 days. After a few days my doctor lowerede the dose to 25 mg because of my bad reaction to the pills. After 4 days I went back on 50 mg. I am now on day 10 and feel so much better.
I'm on 50mg but doc told me that was the Lowest does??
maybe I'll try half.
xx
keep taking the 50mg its a low dose..it gets easier u need to get it in your system xx the side effects dont last long, xx
Hi Ann.
I might lower it myself for a few days as I've lost 3lbs already. I'm only 8st,10.
I'm not back to doc for two weeks.
I just looking forward to feeling "better"
thanks for your post xxx
Ok. Think now I will do a full week and if I still have a funny tum, as in Sat on the loo, and not eating I'll then try half.
not back to doc for 2 weeks.
Xxx
yes give it more time was 2/3 weeks and i feel ok now xx
It's nice to hear other people's experiences. Makes life a little better knowing I'm not on my own.
have a really good weekend and I,'ll let you know how I get on.
xxxxxx
please do love to hear how ur getting on xx
Hi, everything you are experiencing is normal, you might try 25 mg. for a couple wks. and see if you do better and then go up. You really do need to try and eat even if it is just crackers. This all goes away, hang in there. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
it is. but not in the beginning when your body gets used to sertralin. a lot of people start of with 25 mg for a week. talk to you psychiatrist - like I did :-)
Think I will just have half as I have tried this morning to have something but was sick as a dog.
I do hope it gets better as right now I feel terrible.
I'be had to cancel friends over for lunch tomorrow as the thought of cooking just turns my stomach.
defo half at midday!
thanks for all your advice xxxxx