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Nervous about starting sertaline

Been prescribed to start sertaline 50mg

Just worried about the side effects as I got a busy lifestyle
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Original post by agentz007
Been prescribed to start sertaline 50mg
Just worried about the side effects as I got a busy lifestyle

Discuss with the doctor who prescribed it.
Reply 3
I’ve been on sertaline for the past year. I haven’t personally had too many side effects (of course it varies per person) but I did find it took awhile to have the effect it was supposed to. Try it, if anything goes too wrong then speak to the person who prescribed it.
Reply 4
Like all drugs it’s about the benefits outweighing the side effects. This is a topic to discuss with your doctor, I have seen that this treatment can be very effective in stabilising things and it is quite feasible to stop taking it once you’ve had the benefits
Reply 5
I would avoid alcohol at first with sertraline, and can give jitters at first the below actually rang very true-

I would say keep busy…. They can make you feel a bit jittery/ anxious/ spacey but if you keep busy it’s a lot less noticeable. You may find it hard to sleep at first but it honestly does get better and they do really help!

You will feel fatigue and perhaps soft stool and if you guy/ girl can affect your libido and ability stay sexually excited. / Maintain erection

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