Advice please :)

[Mariapalmer]

I’m due to start sertraline and would appreciate advice , should I take it with food or without ?

[Rilo7268]

funny enough i just started it two days ago. i was told after breakfast because it can cause nausea and upset stomach.

[Mariapalmer]

Ok cool I’ll make sure to eat first! How’re you getting on?x

[Rilo7268 in reply to Mariapalmer]

i haven't had any effects from it so far as i can tell. i hope it doesn't take forever to kick in. i actually took benedryl this morning because i work up with my heart pounding and just couldn't deal with it today.

[Mariapalmer in reply to Rilo7268]

That’s good so far! From what I’ve read for some people it takes a week for others longer ! Hopefully soon for you though! I’d never heard of benedryl? What’s it used for ?

[Rilo7268 in reply to Mariapalmer]

allergies basically like itchy eyes, runny knows. it makes you drowsy though which helps you relax. not the intended use of it but it helped

[Mariapalmer in reply to Rilo7268]

Sounds like good stuff either way ! Keep me updated on your journey with the sertraline would love to know how you get on

[Rilo7268 in reply to Mariapalmer]

its the first meds ive ever been on. you let me know too

[Mariapalmer in reply to Rilo7268]

These will be my first meds too! I’ll get the courage up and take them soon but I’ll let you know and keep you updated

[feelouise]

Hi Mariapalmer. I’ve been on Sertraline now for over 2yrs. I take in with my breakfast. At first I had very bad hot flushes and it took about a fortnight to kick in. I was fine with them. They’ve helped me although just recently I’ve had to up my dosage as been very low again. I hope they help you 😊