I've been on sertraline for a week now , feel wierd and tired a lot, feelings of panic overcome me some times and need time out . I also feel dizzy and a headache , does this last long and is it worth all the grief , my anxiety levels peaked last week before I requested going into it
Hi Shaun,
I experienced the same thing on this drug. Only stuck it for a week.
But I'm on another SSRIS now and have had the same problems too.
Hopefully things will settle down for you in a few days.
As we know, these ADs can make you feel worse before they make you feel better.
If things don't settle I would suggest contacting your GP.
I was on this medication for 2 years. The first two weeks you can feel worse since your seratonin levels will decrease at first if I remember correctly. It should say this on the leaflet inside the medication case. I was in a bad state at the time which is why I went on the medication but you should think of coming off them when you feel you can. What you really need to do to recover is to understand your anxiety condition. This is the key to recovery and cannot be emphasized enough. I would very strongly suggest you read up on Paul David's 'At last a Life' book or visit his webpage, anxietynomore. All the information on there is free. I can guarantee you will not regret it. All the best.