Just started Sertraline

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I was prescribed Sertraline a few days ago and I don’t like how I feel. I feel really agitated, which is something I didn’t feel before. There’s been a few occasions I feel I’ve zoned out like when driving that really scares me. It’s like I’ve realised I’m supposed to be paying attention. My jaw aches, it’s almost like a teeth grinding, nervous tick.

Please tell me it gets better. I just want to stop taking them.

Hi OP speak to your GP or 111 if you think you are having a bad reaction.

I did get the teeth thing too but that went after a week or so.

I had the worst side effects ever when I started sertraline. Worst anxiety I've ever had. Constant diarrhoea (tmi sorry) really paranoid. Felt really spaced out often. I have good news and bad news! Good news is that the side effects do calm down. Bad news is it took a good 3 - 6 months for me. Unfortunately anti depressants are renowned for awful side effects. Sorry I can't help more :( but it should get better. Unfortunately you have to keep pushing through which I know is the hardest thing to do when you are struggling with your mental health. I understand, I've been there more times than I care to remember! I really hope you feel better soon

I just came on here to say I was prescribed it yesterday and going to take my first dose tomorrow. Need to stop reading people's reviews and just wait and see how it works for me

After about 6/7 days, the anxiety is less. Still quite agitated and jaw still grinds but I’m getting used to it. Definitely going to persevere