Upping my dose

I’ve been on sertraline now for nearly 5 weeks. Only 25mg and I’m taking it for anxiety. The first 3/4 weeks were awful with so many side effects. I’m still not sleeping brilliantly but it’s slightly better. I’m feeling more like myself but the last few days I’ve been anxious a little bit more. Considering going on that’s understandable I guess. I’ve had a sore jaw,my cheekbones which I’ve read is a side effect of this medication. Seems weird after 5 weeks. Was going to up my dose slightly to 37.5mg. Worried about side effects hitting again. My advice? Thanks. Xx

[ImJustTryin]

I was on sertraline for about two months, and I have switched off of it. I had trouble sleeping too, and over the counter medicine wasn't working. My psychiatrist prescribed me trazadone for sleeping. I experienced no side effects, and it's an anti-depressant as well, so there were no interactions. Maybe you could talk to your doctor about that? Hope this helps!

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He’s mentioned citalopram which I’ve tried before but food myself more remote. Trying to get appointment atm is obviously hard work with your doctor. Thanks for reply x