morning anxiety

[52peacocks]

I take SETRALINE and have done for a while now -just lately I feel awful in morning and can never seem to get things done until later

[BobCo]

Hi 52peacocks. I take Sertraline too. I have not had any anxiety issues taking it. It's actually supposed to help with anxiety. I do also take beta blockers... Do you have citrus drinks in the like grapefruit juice around the time you take the meds? It can cause issues with Sertraline. I believe you get can get quite a significant surge in its effects.

All the best B.

[52peacocks in reply to BobCo]

I usually take my tablet in the evening - have been wondering whether it matters if I take it in

morning instead. My GP says it should not make any diference. I do have orange juice and lemonade early evening with my meal.

Thank you for helping.

[stuart68]

Have you spoken to GP about alternative medication. I was having serious reactions to Sertraline and was given Mirtrazapine instead, which I have found a lot better. I also found out by accident that taking Sumatriptan alongside either of these can have extremely serious reactions.

[52peacocks in reply to stuart68]

Yes I am thinking I wil go back to my GP -so much time is wasted where I cannot get things done in morning - I work afternoons. Thank you for your help

[IMWilson]

Hi, unfortunately although Sertraline is for anxiety and depression anxiety along with tiredness, dry mouth etc are some of the side effects. I was on Fluoxetine and I found it terribly difficult to get out of bed and do things in the morning. You could go back to your GP to try a different drug that may suit you better. Good luck

[52peacocks in reply to IMWilson]

I think I wil try and get an appointment with my G P and see what he says. Thank you for your advice.