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Is Vertigo a known side effect of Sertraline?

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carol39655
carol39655

Hi, Just wondering if Vertigo could be caused by Sertraline ? I've been taking it since last December and at 200mg since March.

Any advice would be appreciated thanks.

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  • Tracy7338
    Tracy7338 carol39655

    Posted

    Hi Carol I have heard things like that before, I would say that it's not affected me that way as I suffer from vertigo anyway so I wouldn't notice any difference. It does affect my ears though, they keep blocking up to the extent I can't hear anything.
    • carol39655
      carol39655 Tracy7338

      Posted

      Thanks Tracy, I'm having earache too, maybe I should see Dr tomorrow if I can get appointment. The Vertigo and sickness causes me to panic making everything worse.. It's a nightmare.
  • tracey11164
    tracey11164 carol39655

    Posted

    Hi hun I've been wondering that cause since increased mine to 150 I'm dizzy all the time makes me feel sick xx
    • Tracy7338
      Tracy7338 tracey11164

      Posted

      How long ago was it when it was increased because increasing it takes a few weeks again to get used to, just like the side effects at the beginning?
    • carol39655
      carol39655 Tracy7338

      Posted

      Hi Tracy, I've been on max 200mg Sertaline since March this year. Do ya think it's possible to develop side effects after such a long time ? x
    • carol39655
      carol39655 tracey11164

      Posted

      Hi Tracey, yes. It's the lesser of 2 evils, do I continue taking meds to keep depression at bay and put up with Vertigo as a nasty side effect ? My Gp will be unlikely to want to change my medication. X
    • Tracy7338
      Tracy7338 carol39655

      Posted

      Hi Carol, no you shouldn't have side effects ts if you've been on the same dose since March. But I would see your Doc if vertigo us making you dizzy, this is a side effect of the meds but I wouldn't have thought it should be continuing now. Sometimes certain meds don't work for everybody you'd be surprised your doc might consider a different option- its worth the visit it's your health that's important at the end of the day x
  • karen261
    karen261 carol39655

    Posted

    Hi Carol

    is vertigo swaying in the head cos im on 5omg of sertraline and i get a feeling of swaying in the head numbness in head and ringing in ears and and a fast heartbeat

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