doctor starting me on Sertaline

[50cent84]

sorry that last word is..scared

[Mazza12]

Hi There!
I've also just started on Sertaline.
I've been taking them for 17 days, I swapped from Citalopram as they made me worse.
But on these I've noticed that the panic attacks our not as full on, if you know what I mean!!!
Yeah starting any new medication things seem as though your getting worse, but you just need to give them chance and let them get into your system.
I've also cut out caffeine which as also helped especially with the palpitations, I don't know if this will help you!
Anyway feel free to get in touch if you want someone to talk to.
All the best, Marie.

[franklin2003]

I've been on Zoloft for a few months now, I had very few if any side effects when starting, anything would have been better than the anxiety i was experieicing. Best decision, along with acceptance, that I have ever done in my life. Period. Dont' let other's horror stories scare you, doctors have seen many people and they know your condition all too well sadly, but listen to them take a leap of faith.

[Catya]

Please could anyone give me an update re taking sertraline?
I've taken my first one tonight in absolute desperation.
I hope I've made the right decision, but I could go on no longer having resisted taking anti-depressants for the last 2 years.
Prior to that I was on medication for 17 years.
Going back on feels such a failure, but as I said I felt I was coming close to the edge.
Please, any positive experiences.... and hopefully not so much weight gain as on Seroxat????...the demon of all drugs (in my opinion...)
Thank you.

[mandie]

Hi

Iv been on sertaline for nearly 4 months

i was so scared to take them, but in the end i just coudlnt carry on with the panic attacks

i was on citalopram but they were making me worse, so after having the prescripton for 2 weeks, i took them

the first week i had increased anxiety and panic,but then it settled down.

i feel so much better than i did few months ago,
.
love mandie x

[Catya]

Thank you Mandie.
How long did it take for some respite from the depression? I know Seroxat took about 10 days to kick in.
Have you found any drastic change in your appetite or weight?
Thanks for any info.

[mandie]

Hi

To be honest, i still have slight depression. i do have alot going on though.

I have found slight increase in my appetite as well

love mandie x

[puresugar]

Hi thanks for the message 50 cent 84.
Yes i am still taking my meds in fact i have been taking 2 a day for the last few days as i have a dentist appointment tomorrow arhhh not looking forward to that so doc told me to double meds.
My meds have really helped side effects were not nice to begin with but soooooo worth it before i wouldnt take pain killers hated pills full stop .
As for going to dentist it would not have happened i had a bad panic attack just filling in a form few years ago not been since until 2 weeks ago went and was asked if i wanted 30 mins nextime or a hour .i said 1hr get things sorted faster then me offering to stay longer wow.had a small pa when i was leaving must have been the bill lol..
i wish you all the best just do what is right for you we are all different ,hence all the different meds out there but i am very pleased i tried these meds .
hope this helps
if you want to chat feel free
love to all
helenx