Sertraline Questions (Page 15)

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 results?

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. I was... 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 felt this... 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?

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?

Sertraline - Should I increase my dose?

Hi. I've been on 50mg Sertraline since mid July. Had a very rocky start (first 7-10 days were hell) Then after 2 weeks I started to feel better, which improved every day for about a month. Then this last month my symptoms have slowly crept back in again. Time for an increase in dose or medication... read more

How will I know when it is time to come off sertraline?

I have been on my medication for 4 months. I have been pondering lately on when it may be time to wean off. I have been feeling good, a complete 180 from how I felt 4 months ago. Any opinion would be very much appreciated.

Does Citalopram cause heart palpitations?

I have started taking 10mg of Citalopram for anxiety. I had taken for many years but decided to come off it over 3 years ago. I began taking Sertraline which I took for 2 years which was not great. I was off medication but anxiety became very severe, and so started taking in September. I have been... read more

Anxiety - I've been on sertraline for a while and my sleep is terrible.

Sertraline - Does sertraline make you feel worse initially?

I’ve been taking 25g Sertraline for 3 days, but my feelings of anxieties and panic are worse! Is this normal?

Sertraline - serotonin syndrome?

A couple days ago I had a horrible experience that only having serotonin syndrome would makes sense. What is the treatment for that and what should of been done when I went to the ER?

Any need to taper sertraline after the initial dose?

I took my first 50mg sertraline last night. Today I decided I should not take the second dose. Any Problem?