Hi all,

I got my prescription for Sertraline today (for anxiety and depression) and am starting on 25mg because I had a really bad reaction to Citalopram before. I had to come off after a week because of suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, sickness etc. Hopefully easing in with a low dose will help this time but I am still really nervous about the side effects. Has anyone tried both Citalopram and Sertraline, and could tell me about their experience? I know everyone reacts differently but I just want to get an idea of the difference between the two.

I also am not sure if I should take my first dose tonight before bed or in the morning. I had to take Citalopram at night because I would start feeling 'high' (but not in a good way) during the day if I took it in the morning. Not sure if Sertraline has similar effect. Any recommendations?