Sertraline terrible anxiety

[Jwell53]

Third week of taking 50mg sertraline after taking 25mg for two weeks and coming off paroxetine. This week anxiety sky high. Tried phenergan but now dr giving me 2mg diazepam what are people’s view does it help until anxiety improves

[Pugglesworth]

Hi jwell.

Sertraline (Zoloft) is an SSRI (Selective Seratonin Retake Inhibitor) that works by decreasing the amount of seratonin your body absorbs back into it's system. Unfortunately, a SSRI can take awhile to reach an effective level and they must be gradually introduced to your system. They can also simply stop working for no apparent reason. They can be a very frustrating medicine.

Diazepam (Valium) is a 'benzo' that works by suppressing the nervous system. Benzos are short-term meds that are usually used while waiting for the SSRI to 'kick in' and for panic attacks. I was using Citalopram (Klonopin) until my SSRI started functioning.

Benzo's were very helpful for me. I took them a bit longer than I should've and had to taper off of them (as they're addictive), but now they are there for panic attacks (which I haven't had since February).

Hang in there. Many of us have been through what you are describing.

[Sunnidayz1]

Keep at it. I know it's difficult to feel like this. I went through the same exact thing. There is a means to an end and theres a light at the end of the tunnel. Im living proof. So keep at it follow your drs instructions do your best to deal w it right now bc once the meds equalize and work into your system it's all worth it.

I promise. You will be ok. Give it a chance.

It's hard but u can do it

[Jwell53 in reply to Sunnidayz1]

How many weeks did it take you ?

[Bee1232]

I didn’t really have anxiety until I took Zoloft I had to come off of it and my anxiety never went away everybody is different

[Sunnidayz1 in reply to Bee1232]

Oh you never had anxiety until u took it? Yea well that's a different story...

And yes, everyone is different. Everyone can react differently to medications. I was just sharing what happened to me to encourage you.

XxSunni

[Jwell53 in reply to Sunnidayz1]

How long did it take to equalise in your system. I have been on 50mg for almost 4 weeks