Sertraline and insomnia

[dsmama]

Hello, just wondering if any of you lovely people can help?
I've been on sertraline for three weeks now, and after the hideous initial increase in anxiety, I'm in a MUCH better place than I was. The only remaining side effect that I am experiencing is insomnia - I wake up at about 3am and stay wake for at least 2 hours, even if I take a sleeping pill. Is this likely to last, or do people find that it's temporary?
Many thanks.

[strumpetpumpkin]

Its a very common side effect with all SSRIs. It does lessen a bit eventually.

I did find i coped ok with the lack of sleep, better than i wouldhave coped without the ADs

[WithanAnotE]

dsmama did you suffer from insomnia before you started taking Setraline at all or is it a direct result of taking it? I found ADs improved my sleep patterns.
If it is actually side effect give it 4/5 weeks and if it is still a problem go back to the doc.
As is often said on here, everyone can react differently to to ADs and one person's saviour can be another's nightmare.

[cupcake78]

Personally found Sertraline brilliant but yes it can affect your sleep.

I am getting better at sleeping the longer I'm on it.

[topsi]

My insomnia never improved on it and I gave it a real good go 6-12 months, every one is different though

[Hangingbellyofbabylon]

it really helped my insomnia and I now sleep better than I ever have. My GP told me to take it just before bedtime.

[topsi]

wow how strange Hanging. I took mine in the morning and i remember trying to get in an afternoon kip in while DS was asleep and not even managing that!