Sertraline

DH and I have been on Citalopram (same family) for years. The only side effect I have noticed is that it blunts my emotions. I haven't cried since being on it even when my best friend of many years passed away.

I’ve just been prescribed Citalopram. It’s a low dose - 10mg daily. However, my GP didn’t tell me what time of day to take it. Is it best in the morning or before bed? I’ve suffered with anxiety for years & also have sleep problems

Yes I had that recently after a few dissapointments in life. It was very good but just a short course. In years past I had another anti depressant with 4 children in my 40s I became wonder women and never looked back. But its not the sane for everyone I know.

Hi kangaroo73, I take my Citalopram in the morning.

I too have sleep problems, and just discovered taking a Propanolol about half an hour before lights out really helps. Maybe ask your GP about this for you?

Yes I have been on it for about a year. It has taken a long time to get the dose right for me and I am on 75mg per day. I feel so much better on it, no panic attacks, able to cope with situations instead of raging or crying. Side effects for me are pebble poop and restless legs, but it's worth it.

I've taken it and it was very helpful for a long time. Now I am taking Citalopram. I had hot sweats at night with Sertraline but didn't realise it was that causing it. It's lovely not to have them any more.

I have been taking sertraline since my husband died 14mths ago and it has helped me greatly with low moods. No adverse side effects. As with any medication it’s trial and error in finding which one works for each individual until the right one/dosage is found.
Best to discuss this with a GP who will know the patients history.

Didn't do anything for me.