Sertraline 3 and a half weeks

Treatment and medication
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Hi I’ve been on sertraline for 3 and a half weeks now. I started to feel noticeably better after 2 week mark and I had no anxiety symptoms. I’m now starting to wake up panicky again like I did when I first started. Does this mean I need to up my dose? I was doing so well until the last couple of days 

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Also getting headaches again 

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Hi jasmine 

You need more time ... it’s a rollercoaster of symptoms ! Review at 6-8 weeks I’d say and this is normal ... be patient smile 

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Thank you for replying!

I hope it gets better soon I’ve been out of work for 2 months now... it’s a continuous cycle. I’m worried about my health with all of this and financial problems. It’s like a never ending cycle. I suppose health is more important than money though 

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Hi jasmine,

How much mg are u on?  And did u use another ad before? 

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In my first week of it everynight I woke up with panic, its called nocturnal panic disorder and it makes you feel worse than the day-panics. But I am in the fifth wk of it and I sleep well nowadays. I think it will be over when your body gets used to it. 

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I am on 50mg

like i said things started to get better over the past two weeks but over the last 2 days they've gone back to how they were when i first started but i will add nowhere near as bad! x

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I’m exactly the same! Im 50mg and it’s been 3 1/2 weeks and did feel better but now anxious and restless sleeping again! It’s horrible as I thought I’d turned a corner and had a few weeks of feeling better ... im meant to be going out for a meal tonight but all day I’ve been dreading it and don’t want to go feel so nervous for no reason, back to square one 😩😩 

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Hope you're okay! Im sure it will go again but just annoying as we thought wed got through the worst sad

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Yep it’s really frustrating... we will get there in the end I’m sure! I’ve heard lots of positive stories about sertraline.  I guess it just takes longer than We are wanting! Take care and stay positive x

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Hi Jasmine,

Wondering how your feeling? I’m 4 weeks in and the depression is still awful! Anxiety I’ve had a lot of relief.

Thanks,

Ella

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Could it be related to your menstrual cycle? I feel worse at this time

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I was literally just wondering if this bout of horrendous depression was due to my menstrual cycle. I am week 41/2 of sertraline and I have just come on. Maybe that’s why! Have you found this? 

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Yes definatley, starts about 4 to 5 days before I come on, cramps start abku then too for me

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It’s horrible! How many weeks in are you? Hope you feeling ok! X

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Almost 5 weeks in total but only 2 weeks on 50mg, I think things are improving though. It's rubbish though.

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Same as me! I feel worse this week for some reason. Everyone says 6-8 weeks are the turning point so holding on for that. Just want to forget all of this and be my usual self! Keep me updated with your progress x

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Hi Ella! 

I’ve been feeling a lot better again! I’m just coming up to the 4 week mark. Off to the doctors for a review tomorrow. I am told it takes 6-8 weeks to notice full effects! Hang in there xx

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I’m not sure! I haven’t come on yet xx

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I have been taking 25mg for about 1 week. First few days I felt great and chatty and back to normal me. My friends even said its great to see you happy again. But its only been a week or so and I feel back to my low self and off. Nausea. I wake up about 0600 and cant fall back to sleep. I know 25mg is a low dose and 50mg is a regular dosage. How do you know that an increase is needed? I dont see my doctor for a few weeks. Its really affecting my job so Im concerned.  Thanks.