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I am 21 years old I’m suffering from high blood pressure as it runs in my family and I’m scared?
II’m 21 years old I’ve had high blood pressure for years I got diagnosed when I was 17 I believe but it’s never given me problems until recently in my life at the age of 21. I do admit my eating habits were not the best because I would drink energy drinks almost everyday and eat lots of junk food wh... read more
Day 10 on sertraline - will it get better?
I’ve recently been struggling with bad anxiety to a point three weeks ago it was everyday constant ,I then knew I had to go and get professional help went to my doctor and he has put me on sertraline 50mg he explained it will make my anxiety worse before better and can take a few weeks to see the e... read more
Paxil - Does anxiety in the first 2 weeks go away?
I am entering my 2nd week on 5 mg Paxil.I also take Klonopin & propranolol.Does this overwhelming Anxiety go away?, Does it mean the medicine is starting to work?Im so jittery, cant sit still..
Effexor 37.5mg (venlafaxine HCL tablet)?
I have been taking Effexor for one week and since taking it feel extremely tired, so physically tired I can’t function or do anything. I also have some chest pains and slight headaches. Is this normal? My doctor suggested I take it every other day for a week. Will this help? I appreciate your f... read more
Sertraline - Side Effects?
Hi all, just wondering if anyone has experienced hot flashes/flushes with Sertraline? I started on 50mg and started getting extreme heat across my whole body for around 20-30 seconds a good few times a day so I stopped taking it. I decided to chop the pill in half and take 25mg but again same... read more
Increased from 50 to 100 sertraline?
My GP put me on sertraline 50mg 5 weeks ago, I had a major breakdown when my job became unbelievably stressful after a new company took over. I’m signed off at the moment not knowing how to move forward at all, my mum passed during Covid in a nursing home and wasn’t I wasn’t able to be there . I was... read more
Sertraline dosage side effects?
I wanted to know if starting at a low dosage of sertraline will reduce my side effects? I want to start at 25mg instead of 50mg. I used to take it for years then came off and now going back on. I just want to reduce the side effects I get at the beginning of taking it
Why am I feeling worse after initially feeling better?
Hi I am on day 43 ( six weeks) of taking sertraline. The first week I started on 25mg and had no side effects at all. A week later my doctor put me up to 50mg. Days 12,13 and 14 were really hard with increased anxiety and panic attacks. Day 15 my mood improved a lot and apart from some nauseous... read more
Sertraline + Side Effects :(?
On my 8th day on sertraline (Zoloft), my side effects seem to be like a yo-yo and sometimes I feel okay other times I’m extremely exhausted and very low mood and get very anxious and panicky in the mornings. I have recently noticed over the past 3 days though I been having diarrhea? Has anyone had t... read more
How long do side effects last for sertraline?
Only on day 2 of these started feeling sick today how long will I feel rubbish thank
Venlafaxine worse before better?
So I have been on venlafaxine 2wks and 3days. I just started 75mg 2 days ago. Today I feel drugged, spacey, heart racing on and off, nervousness, keep feeling like I need to use restroom, keep feeling like I'm on the verge of a panic attack. Is this normal at first? Will these symptoms subside? I... 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 did it take you to benefit from Prozac for OCD?
I’ve been on Prozac for 15 days, it’s been very tough I’ve had some difficult intrusive thoughts, no concentration, memory problems, and at the beginning difficulty sleeping. I know most people say 4-6 weeks, but should i have already experienced some positives at this stage or will that come later ... read more
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
Paroxetine risks with heart or toward seizures or clots?
I want to start taking paroxetine for my panic disorder but it is it safe as I hear it can induce a LQT. Is this true or not?
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