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Starting Sertraline Journey

SafeVale726
SafeVale726G
Apr 17

I'm super worried about starting this medication-it's supposed to help with anxiety, which is my main problem. I've got these annoying heart palps and my doctor said I gota chill out on the anxiety before my ticker will settle down... Can anyone give me their thoughts? I'm really dreading any side effects, but my doc only prescribed 25 mg for now, so here's hoping it goes well.

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LushSnow583
LushSnow583G
Apr 27

Sertraline works for me. Klonipin.5 mg a few times a week too. Low dose, less side effects. On 175 mg sertraline daily now. Had dizziness, tiredness, head shocks, vision issues. But no more suicidal thoughts, can function. Sdie effects gone. Stick with it

WiseTide489
WiseTide489G
May 2

Thanks a bunch, honestly, I mean it's really appreciated.

KindValley571G
May 25

I take 200mg daily, started with 100mg and had no real side effects. Been on it for over 10 years. Take other meds too, not sure if that helped. Tried Citalopram but the side effects were bad so I quit cold turkey-don't do that. Now I want to be here, didn't before. Can leave the houuse now, couldn't before. Low dose, unlikely to have many issues. Good luck.

AnonymousG
Jun 16

Hey there, I've been on this Sertraline thing for like six whole years now because of my Clinical derpession, y'know? Started at 50mg and slowly worked it up to 200mg. It's a pretty solid choice if you're dealing with both depression and Anxiety since other meds can be real tricky to handle-side effects and all that jazz.

Anyway, I wouldn't freak out about trying Sertraline but always go slow when starting and see how your mood changes as you up the dosage. Just remember it might take anywhere from 8-12 weeks before you start noticing any good stuff happening, so don't get discouraged if nothing feels different right away.

Hope that helps a bit-I'm rooting for ya to find what works best for you and take care of yourself, okay?

KeenSky128G
Jun 23

Started years ago, helped for a while. New doc put me on Wellbutrin, stopped working so she added 150 mg sertraline. Didn't hlep. Now on 450 mg Wellbutrin and 100 mg fluvoxamine, some improvement. Tired side effect, took it with dinner. Good luck.

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