Been prescribed Sertraline, worried about side effects.
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I've been prescribed Sertraline yesterday and om due to take my first tablet this morning. So I've done a little research.
I suffer with anxiety, IBS and serious emetophobia (fear of being sick) this is why my anxiety is unbearable right now.
I've noticed that many people have felt/been sick. Because the reasoning of starting sertraline is because of my emetophobia it's my worse nightmare to have these symptoms.
I'm unsure as to what to do, this is a massive thing for me. And I'm so nervous.
Any advice/personal stories people could share will help so much, I'd appreciate it.
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jayy Lauren1607
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My gp told me to start with half dose (i.e. half tablet 50mg/2) and gradually increase if required. I kept taking half, and as per my experience small doses of SSRI's are batter.
I found sertaline more tolerant to my body when compared to others like xanax, and expecially mirtazapine. Sideeffects i am facing are more dry eyes and some redness in eyes. (well known side effect of sertaline).
It has worked for OCD, anxiety etc so far but some days its a feeling like gradually less effective.
Lauren1607 jayy
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Anything else doesn't bother me to this extreme.
jayy Lauren1607
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But as i mentioned everybody os different so cannot say if you will tolerate it.
For example, i was.priscribed mirtazapine before which many people had no/fewside effects but i had heart palputations vomiting etc whole night with that. I had to ask gp to change it and was given sertaline.
Lauren1607 jayy
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Thank you for your comments. Knowing that not EVERYONE has these side effects does help!
kathy_06966 Lauren1607
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wendy21442 Lauren1607
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Lauren1607 wendy21442
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It's the feeling sick part that sets off the whole panic attack thing.
I'm going to start taking it and then just home for the best and try and battle through it I think. (Easier said than done) 😕
wendy21442 Lauren1607
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Lauren1607 wendy21442
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Thank you for your comments, they've made me feel abit better already 💕
janharris56 Lauren1607
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Good Luck, Janice
wilbur1979 Lauren1607
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Hi Lauren
I suffer the same issues as you. General anxiety and daily chronic IBS. I've tried diet, medication, psychology and really am not getting anywhere. How are you getting on?