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[Nas]

Hi Christine
I hope those side effects subside for you, they sound a bit brutal  I’m wondering whether to start at 25mg and work up? Gosh it’s so hard all of this. 

[Summer-sky]

Hi Christine,
It it helps when I started Setraline I tried it at night and I couldn't get on with it in terms of sleep although I know that is recommended to take it then. I read all over about it and saw people did take it in the morning.  I tried that but for me the nausea didn't help that situation! In the end I went off piste and now take it around 5pm (sometimes that does stretch to 7pm) and that seems to work with both of those symptoms.  I also have to not take it on an empty stomach.  Sounds like you are starting to come out the other side. It takes a bit of time but hopefully soon you will have many more good days than difficult ones in terms of side effects and anxiety. x

Hi Nas,
Personally speaking I would definitely start low and build up.  Hope you are doing ok x

[daisie]

Is it for anxiety or depression?

for both anxiety and depression x

[daisie]

Hello, I am on week 3 of sertraline. I started on a low dose 25mg for 1 week and upped to 50mg now. I had terrible nausea, internal tremors/jittery and wind/loose bowel movements. I'm still struggling with sleep 😴.  I have been taking the tablet in the evening so I'm wondering if I might be better taking in the morning.
This morning I felt like the side effects were easing, I know that they would be rough for the first few weeks from what I have read.
BTW I am on HRT also which previously helped my anxiety, but my oestrogel wasn't working for me so I had a review and have now changed my estrogen prescription.
Sadly all ADs have side effects until the levels become balanced in our body. I'm glad I am sticking it put as I'm hoping I'm coming out of the other side. I have had to take some time off work.

hi,I only took 25mg,I can't believe how bad it affected me Iv not took one since  I had all the same side effects as you mentioned ,good to here they are helping you my anxiety and depression has got worst since the Menopause x