maverick11
23-01-12, 15:35
Hello All,
I was just doing some research on sertraline and came across this site. I have been on sertraline since 23rd December 2011. I was first on 50mg for 2 weeks then it was upped to 100mg. I used to be on ciltalopram 60mg until end of November 2011 and was taken off it as there were links to heart problems. My problem is the side effects. First week I had tingly legs, then from the 2nd week I had no appetite nausea, and started getting strange panic attacks lasting upto 3 hours from 6am and all through the day. By strange I mean churning stomach and weak legs. Now during last week I was getting feelings like someone is grabbing hold of my calfs, and waking up at 4.30 until 6am, the these attacks would happen. My shrinks says I have to give it at least 6 weeks, but when I was on ciltalopram I never had any panic attacks. Has anyone else had these side effects, and if so do they go away. Its been 4 weeks now, and im still getting the leg problems and panic attacks. I have even considered getting a natural remedy Kalms to see if that helps, but not sure if it will help or intefere with my meds.
sorry to go on, but I feel like I am going mad, any help would be appreciated.
I stopped my citalopram dead, no wind down on advive of my shrink. I had leg pains, and funny feelings behind my knees.
Regards
Pat
I was just doing some research on sertraline and came across this site. I have been on sertraline since 23rd December 2011. I was first on 50mg for 2 weeks then it was upped to 100mg. I used to be on ciltalopram 60mg until end of November 2011 and was taken off it as there were links to heart problems. My problem is the side effects. First week I had tingly legs, then from the 2nd week I had no appetite nausea, and started getting strange panic attacks lasting upto 3 hours from 6am and all through the day. By strange I mean churning stomach and weak legs. Now during last week I was getting feelings like someone is grabbing hold of my calfs, and waking up at 4.30 until 6am, the these attacks would happen. My shrinks says I have to give it at least 6 weeks, but when I was on ciltalopram I never had any panic attacks. Has anyone else had these side effects, and if so do they go away. Its been 4 weeks now, and im still getting the leg problems and panic attacks. I have even considered getting a natural remedy Kalms to see if that helps, but not sure if it will help or intefere with my meds.
sorry to go on, but I feel like I am going mad, any help would be appreciated.
I stopped my citalopram dead, no wind down on advive of my shrink. I had leg pains, and funny feelings behind my knees.
Regards
Pat