Setraline

[Sfqueen]

Hi I wanted some feedback I been on 50mg setraline for about 5 weeks and I been feeling like out of it like I stuffed I forget things I say the wrong things I don't know if this will go away I hope so

[Hidden]

I was on Sertraline for a while back in June 2016 and it did nothing. I felt nothing from it at all. I also found that Sertraline upset my stomach therefore not allowing my birth control pill to work properly. I'm on Citalopram for my depression and anxiety now.

I don't know if I've helped in any way, and I hope you find something that works for you.

Best wishes.

[Sfqueen in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the reply how long were you on setraline? And how much were you taking. Is citalopram helping?

[Hidden in reply to Sfqueen]

I was on 100mg of Sertraline for about 2 months.

I've just increased my dose from 30mg to 40mg of Citalopram. If I'm honest, I can't feel much of a difference but family members say they can see a change in me.

It's all down to how you feel though, it's no good being on a certain pill just because other people see change, you have to feel it too.

[Sfqueen in reply to Hidden]

I agree I feel a little better but I still feel anxious and nervous and I feel like I will never enjoy life like I used too

[Hidden in reply to Sfqueen]

Is it a constant feeling of anxiety?

[Sfqueen in reply to Hidden]

Yes and depression

[Hidden in reply to Sfqueen]

I'm still feeling like that on Citalopram. You could ask your doctor to try a beta blocker. I tried one, but I can't remember the name. It didn't do much for me but it might work for you.

[Sfqueen in reply to Hidden]

I will I hope I can get better and be like I was before I hope you get better too I have read so many successful stories I hope I can write one one day too. I wanted another baby but I can't risk it and get worse

[Hidden in reply to Sfqueen]

I'm sure things will get better! Just surround yourself with people that make you feel safe and happy. Best wishes!

[Danielleapet in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hun just been reading your reply Iv been put on citalopram for anxiety and depression only been on it 8 days 10mg and Iv been having really bad side effects my husband has had to take time off work to look after our 18mth old I just can't function however by 4pm in the afternoon I start to feel ok my side effects are sickness , no appetite, dry mouth , more anxious strange dreams and thoughts and can't be left on my own or a panic pls tell me this will all stop and I will start to feel my self again soon Xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Danielleapet]

I haven't had any side effects so I can't really tell you when it will stop. You should call your doctor asap and explain everything you're feeling. You may need to change pills or maybe just stick with it a little longer. I hope everything works out ok, best wishes. X

[Danielleapet in reply to Hidden]

Hi yeah doctor said its all side effects just got to ride it out thanks for your reply xx

[Hidden]

Going back to my last comment about the beta blocker. I managed to find the ones I had left over, it's called Propranolol. It's used to treat a few things, including the physical signs on anxiety. You could ask your doctor about trying this.

[Katlinma78]

I'm on sertraline. I tend to feel very spaced out and trippy when I start it and anxiety gets worse. But it settles down, though not sure of the exact timescale, and then it helps. No mess are perfect. I always feel a little too laid back on it, but it is better than the awful anxiety and depression and I can use it to take the edge off things until I have been able to work through things so that I can come off them. But different meds suit different people. I would perhaps give it a bit longer, maybe another couple of weeks or three and if you aren't feeling better and the side effects are intolerable then ask to try something else.