Has anyone ever taken sertraline?

[Vicky.]

I have been put on this as apparently I am borderline for postnatal depression, which doesn't shock me given that I suffered from depression for years when younger..they always told me I would be high risk after pregnancy and I guess they were right. Managed to avoid it with Skye though so I guess thats a bit luck...

Anyway. The doctor told me I wouldnt feel any positive effects for at least 2 weeks. I have not stopped clenching my jaw/grinding my teeth since the day I started taking them, I had a painless migraine last night that I assume is connected to the tablets as I havent had a migraine for about 4 years...and around an hour ago (2 hours after taking my third tablet), this almost euphoric feeling kinda swept over me and has stayed ever since. Now I am not complaining, this is actually the best I have felt in a long time..but I am wondering if its 'normal' :S

[Vicky.]

Oh, I also just cannot stop tapping/shaking my foot. Which I am finding quite funny but worrying at the same time :laugh:

[Redway]

Not specifically sertraline but yeah, the anti-depressants I'm on have given me this weird artificial buzz and sometimes they've made me smile even when there's been nothing to smile about :laugh: Probably doesn't help that I've also taken benzodiazapenes alongside :p

Have you been off meds for a while now or...?

[Kizzy]

Don't worry it's prob your serotonin levels evening out, are you on 50mg?

[Vicky.]

Yeah on 50mg.

And also havent been on meds for about 3 years or so now

[billy123]

I was prescribed Sertaline for Post Traumatic Stress a fair few years ago and i know that exact feeling your on about that euphoria but with a really sicky feeling in your stomach like butterflys and sudden realization that you are grinning and clenching your teeth. With me it passed after 2-3 weeks but the first week or 2 i felt absolutely off my tits and actually a bit anxious that it was so like some ecstasy i had done in the past but it does fade and they did help.

Looking back they really helped but it was a bit of a shock trying to carry on as normal while all the time thinking omg i feel wasted while trying to do everyday things but it does pass.

[Smithy]

I was on sertraline and I didn't have any side effects :shrug: didn't have the euphoric feeling either :laugh: