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Soooo a really random question but anyway asking you lot cause you're all lovely to me <3

I was put on some tablets called Sertraline by my doctor (finally..) to help me deal with a lovely combination of general anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder.

I got warned heavily that they could make it worse and cause a lot of horrible side effects like throwing up and I wondered if anyone here has any experience with it? A little worried about starting pills for mental health and I wanted to ask how everyone else has got on with them... Thanks guys <3
 
I also can't help, sorry.
But I do think that it's good that your doc told you about the possibility of what could happen just so you know if they happen at all. You'll never know unless you try them, bite the bullet I say! :tu:

Does that make any sense at all!? I know, clear as mud! :))
 
*giggles* it makes sense, thanks guys. The side effects for this thing isn't pleasant. Forcing myself to clean out my babies when I'm fighting nausea and things! Hopefully they'll settle after a couple of days.
 
DoragonHinansho said:
*giggles* it makes sense, thanks guys. The side effects for this thing isn't pleasant. Forcing myself to clean out my babies when I'm fighting nausea and things! Hopefully they'll settle after a couple of days.
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Massive hugs for you me dear! :) xx
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I'll be okay! I'm just powering through it as best as I can right now x3 it feels horrible taking them for health but like...if it helps?
 
You'll never know unless you try them. Like I said, it's fab that your doc warned you but I bet the side effects are rare, like in all drugs really. Go for it! :D
 
The side effects usually wear off in about 2 weeks. Try not to miss doses as that can make you feel bad, and never stop them suddenly, your doctor or pharmacist can advise about coming off them. They are very effective but can take a little while to kick in. Hope you feel better soon x
 
I was thinking on tagging you! :))
Great that you've popped up xx
 
I was on that for a while.. tried many different medications, unfortunately for me non worked.. the worst bit is coming off of them. I think I was ok on Sertraline though, Prozac... not so. I was told to stop taking medications in the end as I tried nearly all with no success.

They will take a couple of weeks to kick in, you'll be ok :) but you must tell your Dr if you don't feel any better once they do kick in.

Hope they start to make you feel better :)
 
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Thanks guys for being amazing and supportive! <333

Seeing very horrible but trying to get THROUFH all my household chores so I can play PS3 all night x3
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Yes the side effects should resolve in a few weeks. Sertraline also known as Zoloft has been around the longest of most of the antidepressants and most people adjust to it. Of course if affects are bad or worsen I would check with your physician. Also important to keep very well hydrated! Good luck!
 
My husband has just started these and so far no side effects. I'm on some different tablets for my anxiety and my dr told me it can be worse but it's only for the first week.
 
I'm on the same tablets and all I got was a little bit of nausea, I have a friend who is also on it and he's on 100mg, it caused him to stop eating and he's got ever so thin.
I think it effects everyone differently, keep them up for two weeks to let them get into your system and of you don't get on, just go back to the Dr.

Anna
 
Hi, I've been taking Sertraline for a good few years now. Thankfully the only side effects I've had are a teeny bit of a Vertigo type feeling.

I find they have helped me calm my mood swings and I would say my anxiety has reduced. I did have to up the dose a month ago, due to a stressful time in my life, but the way I look at it is the chemicals in my brain need help to regulate themselves. I predict I will be on these, or another form of medication for the rest of my life. But I am happy with that because they allow me to live relatively normally now :)

I hope they work for you and that the side effects aren't too bad x
 
Thank you. The thing I'm most worried about it the fact I'll become addicted and I won't be able to be happy without them...Or keep myself calm, without them. That worries me considerably. I mean...the doctor is sure that they're going to help me be calmer and reduce the multiple anxiety disorders but...hm.
 
Try to think of them like any other medication you would take for a chronic condition. You need them so Don't worry, just take them, get well, and your GP will be able to advise you how to come off them when the time is right. It's not worth being miserable for the sake of not wanting to take meds.
 
Thanks...made me feel a lot better about it. Not telling my parents. Hopefully it won't affect my work...just need to make sure I eat with the pill and hopefully it'll digest better that way. Thanks guysz
 
I have not suffered any drastic side effects and they really helped my OCD and anxiety. I experienced some intense nausea as my body adjusted to the increasing doses (+25mg until 100mg reached) and experienced the worse nausea when increased from 75 to 100mg.
 
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