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Antidepressants May 27, 2020 0:38:56 GMT -8

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Hi. Have been really struggling with anxiety issues the last few months. The doctor has put me an antidepressant called Sertraline. I had my first one 50mg yesterday and am struggling with side effects. I had it a 3.30 in the afternoon and struggling with light headedness and strange feeling. Has anyone else been or is on this medication.

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Antidepressants May 27, 2020 5:03:50 GMT -8

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Post by nathanau on May 27, 2020 5:03:50 GMT -8

Okay, so it's more commonly known as Zoloft, personally I take Prozac.

Side effects will usually go away after first couple of weeks on the drug maybe a month, you also won't feel the full beneficial effects of it till you have been on it for a couple of months.

What are the worst effects you are feeling?

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Antidepressants May 27, 2020 5:44:48 GMT -8

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I am very light headed and was warm in the night. Also took at 3.30 pm yesterday and had bad diarrhea two hours after it. Slept till one in the morning nthen awake for an hour feeling almost flu like. This morning ok and by 1100am fine. I will be taking next tablet at 3.30 pm today. Thanks any advice welcome

catheterboy Member Posts: 103 Post Likes Received: 50 Date Joined: March 2018 Injury: L2 L3 Member is: Offline Send PM	Antidepressants May 27, 2020 9:34:05 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by catheterboy on May 27, 2020 9:34:05 GMT -8 Took it at 3pm today. Had meal at 5pm followed by bad diarrhea at 6pm. I don't feel as heady as yesterday so far am functioning ok. Hope I sleep good.
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Antidepressants May 27, 2020 22:31:51 GMT -8

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May 27, 2020 17:01:44 GMT -8 wauto said:

Sertraline reacts with caffeine

Ok. I drink tea so I suppose that's not good then. Anyway I was ok till 3.30am then was awake till gone five thirty. Have decided to have the tablet now at 7.30am. that's what the instructions say. If insomnia is a problem have it the morning. Will see how I feel today and if I can sleep through tonight. Thanks

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Antidepressants Dec 28, 2021 23:09:59 GMT -8

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Post by samhendry01 on Dec 28, 2021 23:09:59 GMT -8

It is a common side effect of Sertraline; therefore, no need to worry; your health expert must have analyzed that the benefits of this drug for you are higher than the risk of side effects; usually, the common side effects are mild. If you notice severe side effects, consult your doctor. Stick to the prescription and take the pill as long as recommended.

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