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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
Does drinking alcohol lesson the effects of sertraline ?
I have been taking 200mg of sertraline for a few years now, and I know you are not suppose to drink alcohol when taking antidepressants, in the past on the odd occasion I have gone out binge drinking, the next day and sometimes for weeks later I feel depressed all over again and become an emotional... read more
Sertraline - Should I stop using Zoloft?
I have been on sertraline (Zoloft) for around 2 months and the first 2, maybe 3 weeks, were great. No panic attacks. No side effects. Nothing. I was cured! But now I am having absolutely crushing panic attacks that have lasted upwards of 6 hours. And i see reviews that say it gets worse before it... read more
Best drug for hot flashes?
I have been on sertraline for years and never get much relief. What would you recommend for drenching flashes and night sweats besides this drug, Citra Pram, Prempro, Venlafaxine, Bupropion, and Trazodone... which all had bad side effects? I got relief from Combi patches, but insurance won't allow... read more
Mirtazapine - Sertraline+ mirtazapine combo?
I stopped feeling benefits of Sertraline after 10 good years & my psychiatrist added 7.5mg Mirtazapine. Started to sleep well, even felt less anxious & depressed, after 10 days started to feel bad again, so he upped dose to 15mg. Within 2 days felt much better, but now feelng a bit anxious again.... read more
Sertraline (SSRI) & Inositol?
I wanted to know whether you can take Sertraline (an SSRI) together with Inositol. Online says I can take both together and there are no interactions. However, I have also read that Inositol effects (and possibly increases) serotonin. So is there not a risk of serotonin syndrome here? Or can... read more
What time of day to take Zoloft for PMDD when on Adderall for ADHD?
I’m on Adderall (15mg XR early am, 5mg IR midday) and it’s mostly great. Took a while to get that dose, was still having issues and after tracking realized it was pretty severe PMDD. Doctor just added Aoloft and I’m wondering peoples experiences and if you take Zoloft in the evening to have less int... read more
Dose sertraline cause sleep problems?
I have been on off mirtazapine for probably 10/12 years as starting getting very low ,as time went on began getting depressed, but was worried about trying something new ,so Dr kept trying different doses, only thing about mirtazapine was good for sleeping, I weaned myself about 10 months ago, fine... read more
Sertraline - Been on sertraline for about 11 months now. Started on 25mg now on 100mg
I am feeling much better now - not the quivering wreck of last year. My question is how do I know when it's safe to start reducing the dose with the aim of stopping completely, or will I have to stay on them for the rest of my life, and is there a risk associated if I do stay on them? For those... read more
What type of symptoms will I experience if I stop taking Zoloft abruptly?
My pharmacy was out of my off brand of Zoloft for over six days…. I was on 200mg a day… when I was unable to get the sertraline I needed for my regular dose…. I started to feel unwell physically and mentally. I had no energy to do anything I really needed to do: I didn’t even want to get for work in... read more
How do you stay patient with an increase on sertraline?
Been just over three weeks on an increase to 150mg on sertraline. Notice some benefits. But it fluctuates back and forth. Good stretches and bad stretches in a day. Any tips on what helps you stay patient. This dose helped me out of a deeper pit 7 years ago. Not sure how long it took though for the... read more
Sertraline - Anybody else. Tips on how to cope?
Anybody else struggle with being easily overwhelmed as you start to heal on the sertraline?
Will I ever get better on sertraline?
Hi, I have been on sertraline 50mg for 4 days now for ocd,panick attacks and anxiety. I understand it takes a while to kick in but how do you cope with the side effects? I have every single one. Racing thoughts, panick, anxiety, nausea, hot flushes. I haven’t ate or slept in 4 days maybe getting 1 h... read more
I have been prescribed diazepam whilst doctor sorts out my antidepressant.
Now on sertraline 50mg after being on 25mg for 3 weeks. However I’m completely stressed out about taking diazepam when am really stressed out. Keep reading all about addiction. Only took 9 of 2mg last month and 3 so far this month. I really need it but so scared
Can I take these medications how I want to?
I know that sertraline and buspirone interact with eachother but it is what my dr prescribed me, I take 150 mg of sertraline once a day and I take 10mg of buspirone twice a day. My question is can I safely take the 150mg with 20mg all at once instead of having to separate medications and take them... read more
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