Been on 25mg of sertraline & feeling like day one over again

[Di01]

So been on these for 16 days first of all i started getting really tired and now having crying fits i feel like i did b4 i started taking them i seen a bit of result a few days ago had a little bit of get up and go but for some reason im going thru the same issues now that i had b4 starting them i hoping its just a glitch drs wanted me to up the meds after the 14 day but because i was a little bit scared as i didnt want loads of side effects i carried on taking the 25 mg i just dont want these up down days on them or i feel like they have stop working already could this just be the meds trying to settle in i dont kno keep thinking what if im on these for months and im still no better mood wise or dont get motivation or any energy feeling less confident now ive had this down emotiontal tired day

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You need to allow about five weeks for your medication to work, if they increase the dose a further one or two weeks may need to be allowed

BOB

[Di01 in reply to Hidden]

Hi bob yh i heard people started getting better off these from 2 wks i feel like im on a rollercoaster mood up and down does seem to want to stable and dr says increase them now but im not sure just dont want to be messing upping them and then say i get bad side effect and have to lower them again just wondering if u have any experience on these meds ?

[Hidden in reply to Di01]

Generally on occasions the Doctor will start you on a lower dose before increasing it to the working level required of the medications so I would not worry . You may on some occassions suffer side effects in the early stages, these will level out over a short period of time

BOB

[Di01 in reply to Hidden]

Okay thanks bob 🤞 🙏that i dont get bad side effects from a bigger dose thats what im worried about as i dont want to be sleeping all day or horrible headaches ive been getting a few days of feeling bad off the 25 i really struggle with meds but we'l see ano i have to hang in there

[Hidden in reply to Di01]

Try and take your medications with your supper, you will sleep better and be more alert next morning

BOB