Sertraline Questions (Page 10)

Sertraline increasing the dose?

Today it is 7 weeks since I have been taking Sertraline. 5 weeks on 50 mg, two weeks on 100 mg. at 100 mg the doctor prescribed me propranolol 40 mg 3 times a day, I take only twice, I do not need to take 3 times a day. propranolol helps me with side effects, I have increased anxiety. yesterday... read more

Sertraline - Does sertraline actually help?

I mean it could just be that you are having a good day.. I don't take any anti depressants and I feel good some days and bad at other times but its worse when I do take a anti depressant.. I can't rely on drugs to be happy when the pill stops working for me I try and get another and when... read more

Sertraline & propranolol, is anyone on this combination?

Long story cut short, I have been prescribed 80mg propranolol & 100mg of sertraline around 2 weeks ago, after being on 40mg propranolol & 50 mg sertraline for a few months. I do feel a bit better, but still having panic attacks & anxiety is sky high, and when the attacks happen,... read more

Why am I not getting better with sertraline help?

I have been on sertraline just over 5 weeks I started on 50mg and went to 100mg two weeks ago, at the moment my anxiety is so so bad, constantly got a tight chest everyday and constant worry. I feel like this won’t ever go? Please can someone give me advice whether to stay on this medicine?... read more

Sertraline every other day?

Just a general question, can you take sertraline every other day… example, take it Monday, don’t take it Tuesday, take it Wednesday and so on. I know it would probably limit it’s effects but just wondering.

Sertraline side effects. Scared to take it?

I'm reading the comments regarding taking sertraline. I've been prescribed it by my g.p and am so scared to take it. I've been on 10mg citalopram for about 15 years and I don't think they are working any more. Apparently you can get so used to them, they no longer have any... read more

Zoloft - I was on sertraline 200mg for 16 years and felt brilliant and then they stopped working?

... Psych recommended adding mirtazapine and have spent the last 4 years trialing different dose combinations. I have stabilized somewhat on 200 sertraline and 15mg mirtazapine . However, I feel too high but still if I drop down to 175mg or 150mg I feel too low. Psych and GP don’t offer any... read more

Sertraline - Feeling worse on 4th week on Zoloft?

I started Zoloft on 17th of January. Felt good right away(probably placebo). Now on the 4th week and feel depressed and anxious again. Cant sleep well and getting hit flashes. I am on 50mg once a day. Is this normal or should I ask my doctor to up the dosage?

How long does Zoloft take to work?

I have been on Zoloft for about 5 weeks and i have maybe seen a slight improvement in my anxiety but nothing major yet. I’m starting to lose hope. can anyone tell me how long it took for their Zoloft to start properly working? Thanks.

Can you ever drink alcohol with sertraline?

I know the medical advice is not to drink alcohol with sertraline but can you drink a moderate amount after a while of taking sertraline (let’s say a month and it is starting to work positively)? What are people’s experience of drinking a moderate amount of alcohol with sertraline?... read more

Going from 50mg sertraline to 100mg?

I was taking 50 mg of sertraline for a few months it took a couple of months to start working for my anxiety and pure ocd I felt like if I increased my dose it would help more but the first week taking it I’m awfull again should I go back to the 50mg my ocd is horrible crying constantly over... read more

Can I take painkillers with sertraline such as Nurofen Plus, which has codeine and ibuprofen in it?

Does sertraline cause ups and downs in the beginning?

I started 25 mg 9 days ago and noticed that most days my anxiety was decreased. Some days are better than others anxiety wise on day 10 my anxiety seems to have gotten worse. Is this yo-yo effect normal? Could this mean I need a different dose? How long does this usually last? Thank you

Sertraline medication does it work?

Been on sertraline 50mg for depression and also suffering with bad anxiety / panic attacks been on them for a week and things have still got no better I believe since started taking these my panic attacks and anxiety have felt like constant attacks it has got so bad but was told by my doctor things... read more

Sertraline - sertraline 50mg side effects?

I’ve been prescribed 50mg sertraline I’m 20 years old for anxiety. I’m on day 4. My breathing’s been bad, shakes, head feels werid, headache, hot flashes, pure fear. It’s awful. Is all of this normal? The head feeling is werid and freaking me out