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Is sertraline worth the side effects?

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Cantpee · 21/02/2026 16:27

I’ve just started taking sertraline as I have developed bad PND and PTSD following an awful birth and associated health problems. I’ve been reluctant to take it because before this I have never suffered mental health issues.

I’ve had four tablets and experiencing dizziness, feeling dizzy, jaw/teeth clenching and ache, headaches, nausea and generally feeling strange. I’m still not sleeping. I’m really tempted to stop but another part of me thinks I should persevere. Does it get better? Is it worth it?

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flowersandkittens · 21/02/2026 18:08

Try to power through for a couple of weeks, the side effects will die off and you’ll feel much better.

Silverwombat · 21/02/2026 16:45

I would keep going with these for at least a couple of weeks if you can manage the side effects - it's tough because you get the side effects immediately but the benefits take a few weeks to kick in. But just keep plodding on and remember that's four days of side effects done and four days closer (hopefully!) to feeling better.

minimoo7 · 21/02/2026 16:43

I’ve been on a few SSRIs and I gave up with sertraline as the effects were not manageable for me. Everyone is different though, I ended up getting a different one.

Moen · 21/02/2026 16:42

They’re life changing tablets x

PinkJ · 21/02/2026 16:41

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