Is anyone else taking Zoloft (Sertraline) for anxiety and panic?

I am on Day 9 and my life has been pretty much Hell since starting this drug. I have stooped to the lowest lows I have ever experienced. Horrible sensations, pains, constant unceasing anxiety and panic. It's completely debilitating. Will it get better or is this a life sentence?

I am on 50mg.

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SW-User

Have you related this to your dictor??
You should be sure your doctor knows all of this..

I took it years ago, it took weeks for it to have any effect..
I don't remember having this type of reaction though..

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Miram · 31-35, F

@pulmonary0carcinoma Only the acute form leads to that.

pulmonary0carcinoma · 22-25, M

@Miram How do you know it's hyponotremia?

Miram · 31-35, F

@pulmonary0carcinoma I don't. It's just a possibility I would consider. Only your doctor knows.

Miram · 31-35, F

It gives me insomnia. Nothing else. I have been using it on and off for years.

Your symptoms are normal for someone who hasn't been introduced to the drug except for pain. It takes up to four weeks for the anxiety as side effect to go away.

You should talk about this with your doctor.

revenant · F

I think I took it for a little while years ago but it did not do anything for me. You should relay that to the doc, that is not good. Wishing you the best.

Platoscave · F

You need to wean yourself from that poison.
Do it right. There are articles on the internet about that.

Also maybe you could look up Peter Breggin.

SW-User

I have been on sertraline for probably 15 years 200 mg daily. Best thing since sliced bread for me anyway. Dry mouth but I can put up with that

MrGoodLick · 70-79, M

I have been taking Sertraline for
Several years. Been really good for me. You may just need to get the correct dosage.

SW-User

I’m not personally but I’d go speak with your doctor. What you have described doesn’t sound very good at all.

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