Sertraline Side Effects: Anyone Else Struggling?

So I’m on Sertraline for my overall depression and PTSD, and I’ve been on it for a month. Has anyone been experiencing any difficulties with in the first few months of taking it, but then feeling better? Lately I’m still feeling moody and tired from it.

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snoopy919

2y ago

All of these SSRI type drugs can take a while to get used to and to reach maximum effectiveness. Also, some people have side effects with one drug but not with another and there's not really any way to tell other than trial and error. I've been on sertraline, Cymbalta, Lexapro and now I'm on Prozac and Wellbutrin.

wise

2y ago

I had HORRIBLE insomnia as a "rare" side effect but it went away once I cut my dose in half and started taking it in the morning. I had very few side effects otherwise but it did take a month or two to really kick in

Ellarose

2y ago

Paired with Prozac it does wonders for me, but it takes a while. Try taking it with hot liquids like coffee or tea.

snoopy919

2y ago

interesting. I didn't know you could be on two different SSRIs at once. Maybe I should look into this bc the Prozac has flattened out significantly.

Chonks25

2y ago

Sertraline didn’t help me much, but it was better than Prozac

knivesoverspoons

2y ago

Sertraline definitely takes a few months to adjust to...I think it took 6 months for me? But once I adjusted it worked great for a long time

teelay

2y ago

i had annoying side effects like shaking and dry mouth. though the shaking is a lot better now, my mouth still feels so dry even after months-- well, i guess i needed to talk to my psychiatrist about it long ago

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