Sertraline Side Effects After Two Tablets (Page 2)

Hi I took 50mg of sertraline on Saturday and felt a bit ill then took my second tablet on the Sunday and it made me feel terrible high levels of agitation I was really bad thought something was gonna happen i felt that bad. It's now Wednesday and although I feel not to bad I still feel the drug is in my system after only two tablets and get waves of weirdness come over me it comes and goes i get sweaty hands my pupils are small slight blur on vision still too just not right but better than I was. How long does it take before the tablets leave my system so I can feel normal again ??as I can't drive or work at the moment any help from someone who knows would be appreciated thank you

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Hi i think something else is going on with you. I think you need to see a primary doctor. I take sertraline and feel nothing like this. I wouldn't go to the ER , I would go to a regular doctor. When i started taking sertraline i did feel nervous but in a couple of days it went away. I now take 100 mg a day and it has helped me so much. I hope this helps. God bless and hope you feel better.

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Hi Charlotte - I am so glad that sertraline is working for you. For some people, it really works and positively impacts their lives. For others, the side effects are so severe they are unable to take it. Everyone's body is different. If you look up SSRI withdrawal, you will also see that some people deal with minor/moderate/severe withdrawal to SSRI medications once they stop taking them, including sertraline. Some suffer for years afterwards. Obviously though, that is not the case for all. I am beginning to think that is what happened to me, because the symptoms are incredibly similar. Even though I only took it one time! I think I had side effects and then withdrawal - it is the only thing that makes sense.

I have seen multiple doctors about this issue. My primary doctor, my neurologist, a psychologist and psychiatrist (which I never used to have) and multiple ER doctors/nurse practitioners. The drug is 100% to blame. It has been almost 6 weeks since taking the drug and I am finally beginning to have some days where I feel normal. I am still having "waves" of dizziness, disconnect and nausea, that will last a few minutes to a few hours, but those and the times of nervousness and anxiety are getting further and further apart, thank God. I am having some full days where I feel almost normal. But this improvement did not start until just over a week ago. It has been a scary ride.

I have discovered that I am ultra-sensative to some medications, and since this incident, that has even increased. My mother reminded me that as an adolescent I was given Paxil (another SSRI), and it made me act out and become manic. I think my body does not like SSRI's. Or rather, my brain doesn't like to me messed with in that way. Never again will I take an SSRI medication. For some they are life saving, for others, not so much - quite the opposite.

Blessings to you as well Charlotte - I hope you continue to feel better!

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Thank you, take care and God bless

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Hi I took one 50mg sertraline and felt terrible I will never take them again how long before I feel normal

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Hi when you start zoloft, many doctors start you off on 25 mg. I think this was your problem. Hope this helps. I think this is a very good drug, so i wouldn't give up. Good luck and take care.

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Is it ok to take half or 1/4 of the pill to slowly get it into my system?

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If you MUST take this medication, then yes, that's what I would suggest. However, after doing extensive research, never will I ever take an SSRI or psychotropic drug again. I have long term/permanent damage from the one Haldol inj. and following one dose of zoloft. Not only do people many times have difficult times beginning the drug, they also have a nightmarish time getting off. If you can possibly treat yourself naturally, through therapy, meditation, relaxation techniques, etc...you'll be much better off. Both in the long and short term. Studies have shown that SSRIs are no better than a placebo. Some swear by them... Unless you're suicidal or have tried everything else, please exhaust all other options before taking these drugs.

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I began taking Sertraline one day and 24 hours latter starting having burning in my chest and arms not related to heartburn. I went to doctor and she didn't know what the problem was. I took two more doses and it got worse so I stopped the medicine. Last dose was 4 days ago and at times still have burning. Has anyone else had this and how long will it last.

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Hi, I've had two 50mg and one halved to 25mg over 4 days, last one yesterday. Not taking any more, feels like living in a never-ending nightmare. Trying some diatomaceous earth to see if it will help clear my system faster.

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