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Bruising on legs ...

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I have noticed I bruise more easily than before I started taking Sert 50mg (just over 3 months ago) and am a bit worried .... 

It has really helped me, and I will be gutted if I have to stop taking it. 

Anyone experirnced a similar problem? 

Thank you 

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  • joe41529
    joe41529 Guest

    Posted

    Hey New York, actually if memory serves me right, I think that’s listed as more of a serious side effect. Maybe you should talk to your Doc and see what you should do. Good luck
    • Guest
      Guest joe41529

      Posted

      I spoke to my GP this morning. She said that it is a known side effect of SSRI's and that I need not be overly concerned. 

      We are going to review again in a few weeks, and if necessary, she will do some bloods to check my clotting screen. 

      Thanks for your reply x 

    • joe41529
      joe41529 Guest

      Posted

      Glad you spoke to your dr, I hope everything works out for you as sertraline definitely has many many side effects. Please keep us posted good luck and God bless
  • ren123
    ren123 Guest

    Posted

    I have the same thing.... And had that as well five years ago when I was on sertraline. Mostly on the legs.
    • Guest
      Guest ren123

      Posted

      Yes, mine is mostly on my legs; strange. 

      Did it resolve, or continue throughout your use of Sert? 

      May I also what dose of it you were taking please? 

      Thanks 

    • ren123
      ren123 Guest

      Posted

      I can't remember what dose I was on five years ago, this time I didn't have any on 50mg, but I have now I am on 75 and I have to increase to 100mg in one and a half weeks.

      Five years ago it stopped as soon as I was off the sertraline.

    • Guest
      Guest ren123

      Posted

      Ok, so def Sert related ... 

      It’s strange that the leg area is the area that is most affected? 

      I stubbed my big toe quite severely recently, but no bruise to that. 

      Hope your increase goes smoothly x 

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