Re: Ho Is It?
Originally Posted by
SEANML
I am starting at 25mg I just hate side effects.
Starting on a low dose as you've done and increasing at 7-10 day intervals is the best way of minimising initial side-effects, especially a spike in anxiety.
Most people have only mild side-effects and some none at all. It is the relative few that do have severe reactions who come to support groups like NMP seeking advice. Also, not all side-effects are necessarily caused by the med. Convince yourself that you'll suffer and an anxious mind is very capable of delivering your worst nightmare.
I really don't want to gain weight. I read it can cause that, and a few other unwanted side effects.
Antidepressants (ADs) can cause weight gain for reasons which are not well understood but probably involves the enteric nervous system of the gut and the gut microbiome. However, some lose weight so it is by no means a given that you will gain it. If you do exercise is often effective in maintaining control and it has positive effects on anxiety and depression too.
Everything has side effects but a co worker who takes this pill says it changed his life in a great way. I have ocd and anxiety constantly repeating over and over lol
While there are no guarantees there is a good chance sertraline will be just as effective for you. Be aware that it can take 6-12 weeks from when you begin taking a therapeutic dose (50mg+ for sertraline) for an AD to kick-in and you might need to take 100-150mg to achieve optimum results.
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