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Sertaline 50mg

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Kevin1958 · 29/03/2025 11:54

Been told to take this to help with my depression, we have had a horrendous 12 months, father dying, finding our youngest brother had stolen over a 100k from his over 6 years.
Having to sort out the will probate etc brother in law died suddenly.
Friend fell over and smashed into a bollard now in hospital with serious head and neck injuries.
You can understand why I am down, neck back legs everything was aching, Dr thinks it's stress, so gave me sertaline 50mg,i am on my 6th day but haven't taken The sixth tablet yet, my question is does this get better? At the moment I feel dreadful, no energy tired nauseous, aching and miserable, please tell me it gets better or not sure whether to take the next tablet.
As an aside its wife's birthday today, lovely kind girl married 43 years, I feel so bad feeling like this on her birthday.

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Kevin1958 · 29/03/2025 12:46

Thank you for taking the time to reply to me I have been blown away by the response, I am due tontake the next one in half an hour I will keep trying.

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Kevin1958 · 29/03/2025 12:44

Bababear987 · 29/03/2025 12:35

Sertraline doesnt exist in a 10mg tablet, do you mean citalopram cause that's a different medication and do the doses will be different.

OP it takes 4-6weeks for sertraline to become effective, keep taking it and be aware you can often feel worse when you start taking it but push through for a few weeks and you will see a difference.

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Thank you for taking the time to reply to me, I will take your advice.

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Cabbagefamily · 29/03/2025 12:37

Pomegranatecarnage · 29/03/2025 12:06

That’s a really high dose to start suddenly. I’m on 10mg and it just takes the edge off. It takes about 2-3 weeks to feel the benefit.

I take 50mg and that’s described as a starter dose.

Bababear987 · 29/03/2025 12:35

Pomegranatecarnage · 29/03/2025 12:06

That’s a really high dose to start suddenly. I’m on 10mg and it just takes the edge off. It takes about 2-3 weeks to feel the benefit.

Sertraline doesnt exist in a 10mg tablet, do you mean citalopram cause that's a different medication and do the doses will be different.

OP it takes 4-6weeks for sertraline to become effective, keep taking it and be aware you can often feel worse when you start taking it but push through for a few weeks and you will see a difference.

PicaK · 29/03/2025 12:12

It's usually 2 weeks to get the dosage up in your system. Hang on in there because the relief when you get you back is worth it. In the meantime, extreme tlc fir yourself. Take it easy.
Thank your wife and when you're better treat her to your full time and attention

SeaUrchinHat · 29/03/2025 12:11

So sorry to hear you’re having such a bad time. I took this for several months last year when life was feeling incredibly unmanageable and it really does help (so much so that I’m back off it now). I had similar side effects at the start but they didn’t last long and were worth it in the long run. I also found it easy to come off by gradually reducing the dosage over a few weeks. Just use this time to take the pressure off and be kind to yourself. Wishing you all the best OP.

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Kevin1958 · 29/03/2025 12:07

Kevin1958 · 29/03/2025 11:54

Been told to take this to help with my depression, we have had a horrendous 12 months, father dying, finding our youngest brother had stolen over a 100k from his over 6 years.
Having to sort out the will probate etc brother in law died suddenly.
Friend fell over and smashed into a bollard now in hospital with serious head and neck injuries.
You can understand why I am down, neck back legs everything was aching, Dr thinks it's stress, so gave me sertaline 50mg,i am on my 6th day but haven't taken The sixth tablet yet, my question is does this get better? At the moment I feel dreadful, no energy tired nauseous, aching and miserable, please tell me it gets better or not sure whether to take the next tablet.
As an aside its wife's birthday today, lovely kind girl married 43 years, I feel so bad feeling like this on her birthday.

Gosh thanks for getting back to me so quickly, if I had actually written down all that had happened to us over the last 12 months I don't think there would have been enough characters, I think having shingles in January has really knocked me about more than I realised.
Thank you for your kind words and advice it means an awful lot.

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Pomegranatecarnage · 29/03/2025 12:06

That’s a really high dose to start suddenly. I’m on 10mg and it just takes the edge off. It takes about 2-3 weeks to feel the benefit.

Bourbonbonbon · 29/03/2025 12:04

I had agonising stomach cramps and diarrhoea for the first few days. Unfortunately feeling more anxious, jittery, less able to sleep and increased suicidal ideation is par for the course for the first few weeks. It's not an indication of how things will be in a little while.

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 29/03/2025 12:03

Yes - they check in on you after two weeks for this reason, it can be grim to start.,

GPs often recommend you do half a tablet for a week for this reason, so do feed back your dodgy symptoms and suggest they do this.

It’s an effective drug so should start helping you get your head above water soon. I hope things also improve in your life, it can be such a shit storm can’t it.

MuseumOfIdiots · 29/03/2025 12:01

Sorry you're going through a tough time. I've been on and off Sertraline for a few years now. Yes, it does get better. It can take a few weeks for the effect to kick in. It can also make you feel worse, mentally and physically, during those few weeks, but stick with it.

But it helps. I find it takes the edge of things just enough so I can concentrate on other things that can help, such as CBT techniques and self-care.

But if you're really struggling with it, speak to your GP. Sometimes dosages and medicines need to be tweaked to get the best fit.

Wishing you all the best.

unconditionalpurelove · 29/03/2025 12:00

Hi, it does get better yes. It can take a few weeks to kick in. I've been on it for just over a year 50mg. It sounds like you've been through a really tough time. Try to find time for you also alongside treatment, walking, getting out in the fresh air or whatever makes you happy. Get lots of rest. Sometimes we need a reset both mentally and physically and time to recharge. I'm sure your wife understands.