I had been diagnosed with Anxiety and OCD symptoms. I am taking sertraline since 4 months (started from 25 mg daily now on 100 mg (75 mg after breakfast and 25 mg after dinner) daily dose ). The symptoms have gone and the medication is working great. I also take propranolol (20 mg*2) daily. The problem that I am facing is that after taking sertraline I feel very sleepy ;I am a student preparing for IAS exam and can't afford that much of sleep. Please suggest something .Should I change the meds or something else (I have already tried fluoxetine).
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No, but take psychotherapy for OCD simultaneously. It wil help you get over your symptoms faster and you will learn to manage it even when medicine is dicontinued. Consult with me or any therapist. All the best.
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Hello, No do not change medication. Every medication will cause little side effects and they are manageable. Sertraline can cause sedation in few people. You can take 50 mg at night and 50 mg in the morning. If symptom still persist discuss with your practitioner to counter the side effects of medication. Do not stop medication until told to, returning of symptom will pose a problem for you in IAS preparation. For any further help you can consult me.
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