Sertraline

[Hollieisla1]

I have recently started 50mg of sertraline I am fine in getting to sleep but I can not stay asleep I am up every single hour and then about 5.30am is when i won’t be able to get back to sleep I’m so tired and have a 7 month old baby so it’s hard has anyone else had this side effect at all?

What time do you take it, best in the morning to avoid sleep issues.

It's worth it so hang in there.

It gave me terrible insomnia. Some antidepressants are known for it. Citalopram had the same effect on me. Mirtazapine is supposed to be better for sleeping.

Did you find getting to sleep okay but struggling to stay asleep?

Totally normal! The first couple of weeks are rough with sertraline. i had the same issue, no problem getting to sleep but would wake up between 1am and 3am and not be able to go back to sleep. It does get better

I’ve been on Sertraline for a year and never had any probs with sleep. I take it in the morning but can take it later on and still sleep ok. Citalopram gave me awful insomnia though.