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Setraline - experiences

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Tweedledee3Tweedledum · 02/03/2017 18:36

I have been prescribed setraline for panic, anxiety and compulsive behaviours. Have people found this to be a helpful med? Can I have a glass of wine? How long until I feel better?

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Tweedledee3Tweedledum · 02/03/2017 18:37

I realise the last question is subjective, I just wonder how long it has taken you to have a positive effect?

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whatsonyourplate · 02/03/2017 19:07

Hi Tweedledum I'm not sure I can be much help but I started taking Setraline on Friday having previously tried two other ads and I'm finding it better than the other two so far. I'm still only on half a dose though as I come off the previous one.
Most ads say not to drink, it is generally because it can increase the sedative effect. I'm not a big drinker but I will probably have the odd glass of wine, and just take note of how it affects me (and not do it again if it's bad!).
A friend of mine who is bipolar takes setraline and swears by it for when she has low mood.

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AddALemon · 02/03/2017 19:14

Hi! Firstly well done for seeing the doctor and getting help with this! I was prescribed this ages ago and honestly its the best thing I've done! At the start I felt awful while the tablets were entering my system I felt drunk, had a horrible tummy, but overall it helped with my anxiety and mild depression, I took it after I had a horrible breakup with an abusive exp, im now being slowly weened off it, I was started on 50mg upped it to 100mg and now have reduced it so im only taking 25mg. Good luck Flowers

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DemonDiva · 02/03/2017 22:30

Sertraline is your friend. I went back on it nearly two weeks ago for anxiety, and it has definitely helped already. When I took it before (50mg dose) for several years, I would still have a drink. Definitely push through any early side effects - it is worth it. Good luck!

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Mamabooksbabynumber2 · 03/03/2017 11:14

The side effects for the first 2 weeks were horrific but I preserved and now I have none and it made a huge difference. My side effects included insomnia, exhaustion, legs twitching in the night and inability to orgasm Confused they however all went away (thank God!) Wink I noticed the difference by about 4 weeks I think but it was a while ago that I went on it. Didn't take too long to make a difference.

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hotchocnbiscuit · 04/03/2017 03:51

I had no side effects at all and I noticed a difference after about 2-3 weeks. Been on them over a year now. Really helped me.

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BlackMirror · 04/03/2017 06:29

I had no side effects either. It's been v good for my anxiety and ocd. Good luck

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Tweedledee3Tweedledum · 04/03/2017 10:28

Thank you everyone for your supplies. So far, I've felt more panicked and very little appetite. I'm going to persevere though.

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Tweedledee3Tweedledum · 04/03/2017 10:29

I hope I soon start to feel better.

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Tweedledee3Tweedledum · 04/03/2017 18:57

No panic attacks so far today Smile

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BlackMirror · 04/03/2017 21:31

Thats great Smile

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hotchocnbiscuit · 05/03/2017 01:26

That's great, it really is the lost effective one I've tried for my anxiety and OCD tendencies.
Nothing has worked well before.

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highinthesky · 05/03/2017 01:32

Persist OP. It can take 2 weeks to kick in and 6 for a full effect but is otherwise generally tolerable.

Glad you haven't had a panic attack today!

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Tweedledee3Tweedledum · 06/03/2017 09:43

Oh I hope the constant nausea and jaw clenching eases soon.

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