Sertraline Questions (Page 15)

Can I take an over the counter medication for my tension headache?

Currently taking sertraline 25mg for 3 days now and my head is killing me. I need safe relief. I can't get in touch with my doctor or pharmacist due to it being the weekend.

How do I know it is time to up my dose of sertraline 25mg to 50mg?

My doctor recommend I up my dose when ever I am ready to. I failed to ask her how do I know when? And what can I expect from side effects going up from 25mg to 50mg? Any thoughts would be much obliged. Today is day 12 on 25mg and I can feel anxiety and depression creeping back. Also been having bad... read more

Does 25mg sertraline cause more anxiety 2 weeks in?

I have been taking 25mg sertraline for 13 days and have noticed an increase of anxiety to the point I had a panic attack, is this common? Also what does the "poop out" feel like with this medication? I have also noticed I feel anxiety, low energy, and mood from the time I take my... read more

Sertraline - Has anyone split their 25mg tablets to slowly increase to 50mg?

I am ready to increase my sertraline dose from 25mg to 50mg I just want to ease towards that dose. I have been on 25mg for 6 weeks and I feel great, but as I lay in bed at night I find myself getting anxiety and every little body pain I feel scares me a bit. Therefore I believe I am ready to be at... read more

Changing of medication. mirtazapine 30 mg to sertraline 50mg. What side affects are there ahead?

I'm currently coming of 30 mg mirtazapine and going onto 50 mg sertraline. This is due to severe Anxiety and Depression. I only see and feel maybe 1 good day out of 15 days. Desperately in need of better medication. Is there hope for me? I want my life back...

Sertraline - I need help/advice with upping my dosage?

I am so nervous about upping my dose can any one share their exact experience when upping their dose? (What side effects did one experience, and for how long did you experience them?) I plan to do it slowly by taking 37.5 daily to work up to 50mg I have been on 25mg for 8 weeks and I know I am... read more

How long does sertraline need to be work?

I have been on sertraline for 7 weeks, i am struggled with anxiety and panic attacks. In the beginning I took 50mg, the 75mg, and am now taking 100mg. It has been almost 8 weeks. I am very afraid because it's just slightly helpful. Do you think I should wait longer to see if I get better... read more

Sertraline - Zoloft 8 days, food issues?

I just started Zoloft. I am 64 and healthy but I have high blood pressure & I'm on medication for it. I had panic attacks 7 years ago and was put on Klonopin. Two years later I went off of it and was fine all these years. Recently I started having attacks. My doctor put me on Zoloft 25mg.... read more

Does sertraline treat anxiety?

I have been on sertraline for 6 weeks and have recently started getting badly depressed.

I have never suffered with depression. I've mostly suffered with very bad anxiety with social anxiety. I would say my depression started a few months ago and gradually got worse. Ive started on sertraline 44 days ago (6 weeks) I'm just wondering how long do I have to wait? I have never... read more

Any advice on how to switch to taking my sertraline from morning to evening?

I have been taking my medicine in the morning and I get really sleepy so I nap most of the day. I would like to switch to evening but not sure how. Is it possible I might experience side effects for doing this?

Adderall/Sertraline - currently taking together?

Started out taking 200mg Sertraline daily for anxiety/depression. Just recently got on 10mg Adderall and now 20mg for ADHD. Started noticing upset stomach and headache as well as my heart feels like it is beating very fast. Is this normal. Don’t feel like I should be taking these medications... read more

Sertraline side effects are they normal?

Evening everyone, Long story short I have suffered from severe anxiety since a child and have finally accepted some help. I was prescribed propranolol beta blockers which have not worked for me, I was then prescribed Sertraline at 50mg and started taking these this morning- within 3 hours and for... read more

Heart irregularities - sertraline?

The reviews of sertraline seem to be so positive. Has anyone experienced any irregular heart beats? It feels like it's skipping a beat. I didn't take my sertraline yesterday and my heart was normal. I took it again today and the skips have come back again?

Sertraline - does adrenaline cause a burning sensation when you wake up out of your sleep?