How do you feel when you first start taking sertraline?

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.

How does sertraline make you act?

Zoloft (sertraline) belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. These medications work by increasing the level of available serotonin in the brain. 1 Low levels of serotonin in the brain are linked to a depressed mood as well as other psychiatric symptoms.

Can sertraline make you feel weird?

Taking Zoloft may make you feel uncomfortable or weird at first as your body starts to process the medication. After a week or two these side effects will go away for most people as their bodies get used to the medication.

What are the cons of sertraline?

3. Downsides

• A headache, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, insomnia, tremors, and sexual dysfunction are the most common side effects.
• May cause drowsiness, but is less likely than many other antidepressants to do so.
• May increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in young adults (similar to other antidepressants).

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 make you gain weight?

What medications cause weight gain? Antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants , and mood stabilizers are common drugs that have the most potential to increase weight gain. All 12 of the leading antidepressants, including fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and escitalopram (Lexapro), make gaining weight more likely.

Will sertraline make me happy?

Sertraline will not change your personality or make you feel euphorically happy. It’ll simply help you feel like yourself again. Do not expect to feel better overnight, though. Some people feel worse during the first few weeks of treatment before they begin to feel better.