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Help with sweats and upset tummy

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Nicola3573
Nicola3573

Hi everyone could you help me I'm on day 4 of my sertraline 50mg and I am so clammy then I go cold I have no appetite and feel quite light headed is this normal or should I ring doctors x

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  • tracy25292
    tracy25292 Nicola3573

    Posted

    Hi yes this is normal I had the same when I first started on sertraline,it does pass but if you are worried contact your doc
  • jen_43754
    jen_43754 Nicola3573

    Posted

    I start taking it tomorrow I'm nervous reading all these stories about it
    • sue58256
      sue58256 jen_43754

      Posted

      dont be nervous jen or nichola these are common side affects of initially taking anti depressants. they take between 2-6 weeks to kick in mine took abut four this time and they do make you feel worse before you feel better. this is because they are renewing/replacing the good feel cells which make us happy please bear with then as they do kick in and will help. im not telling this to worry you or make you nervous but to help you understand why we feel so bad in the initial stages hope this helps you both
    • Nicola3573
      Nicola3573 sue58256

      Posted

      Thanks sue I've just been out with dogs for some fresh air and I am so clammy especially at the back of my neck like a burning feeling it's awful xx
  • g.90572
    g.90572 Nicola3573

    Posted

    when I don't have an appetite I drink Ensure nutrition drink
  • sue58256
    sue58256 Nicola3573

    Posted

    nicola you will go of your food my love it was great for me as chocolate is my downfall and i even went off that!! but i can afford to lose a few pounds but you will get your apetite back
  • jen_43754
    jen_43754 Nicola3573

    Posted

    Took Valium for two days it does take the edge but makes me a lil dizzy, dizziness has been a major issue for me the doctors at the er think its anxiety related. My anxiety is extra high during the daytime so I'm very nervous about taking sertaline I was prescribed 50mg doctor said I can cut it in half. Also have lost of appetite
  • richard49068
    richard49068 Nicola3573

    Posted

    Change meds I would say if u r not liking the side effects

    What are u like without meds

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