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What happens when you take sertraline for the first time?
You can feel drowsy in the first few days of taking sertraline. This should get better after the first week or two. If it makes you feel drowsy, try taking it just before you go to bed. You could also, strangely, get insomnia (difficulty getting to sleep), and disturbing dreams or nightmares.
Is sertraline good or bad?
Sertraline has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 677 ratings for the treatment of Anxiety and Stress. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect.
Can sertraline cause memory loss?
nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination; trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing, or breathing that stops.
How do I know if sertraline is working?
Sleep, energy, or appetite may show some improvement within the first 1-2 weeks. Improvement in these physical symptoms can be an important early signal that the medication is working. Depressed mood and lack of interest in activities may need up to 6-8 weeks to fully improve.
Does sertraline help with anxiety?
Zoloft is the brand name of a generic medication called sertraline. It’s a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that treats anxiety by slowing down the reabsorption of serotonin.
Can I drink alcohol with sertraline?
You can drink alcohol while taking sertraline, but it may make you feel sleepy. It might be best to stop drinking alcohol until you see how the medicine makes you feel.
What is the best time to take sertraline?
Take sertraline once a day. You can take sertraline with or without food. You can choose to take sertraline at any time, as long as you stick to the same time every day. If you have trouble sleeping, it’s best to take it in the morning.
How long should a person take sertraline?
-If a 100 mg once daily dose has been established with the cyclic regimen, a titration step of 50 mg per day for three days should be used at the beginning of each dosing period (luteal phase of the menstrual cycle).-The effectiveness of sertraline for longer than three months has not been systematically evaluated in controlled trials.
What should I avoid while taking sertraline?
Avoid cola drinks, chocolate and caffeine containing food items with sertraline since the combination can result in a condition called serotonin syndrome with symptoms of high fever, agitation, vomiting, nausea, rapid heartbeat, trembling, sweating and weird movements on the muscles.
Should I start taking sertraline?
It is usually taken once daily in the morning or evening. To treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder, sertraline is taken once a day, either every day of the month or on certain days of the month. Take sertraline at around the same time every day.