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Just started 50mg feel awful - please help

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cornflakes
cornflakes

Hi all,

I've just started 50mg Sertraline. I'm 3 days in and suffering with crippling stomach pain, more frequently urinating, heartburn and restless sleep.

Has anyone else had any of these symptoms? I was on mirtazipine but they zonked me.

Thanks for any info

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  • Blu02
    Blu02 cornflakes

    Posted

    Hi CF, these are most certainly side effects, most people get some.... they should ease off soon but if it too much to bear go see your doctor for help

    Hope you feel better soon

  • rosemary44014
    rosemary44014 cornflakes

    Posted

     Yes I know just how you feel cornflakes,

    came iff Mirt myself  about a week ago,because, the awful side effects.

    but cannot cope with my panic attacks with out help, and waiting for cognitive therapy, is beyond a joke, we need help now

    well long story shorter,, saw my GP, gave me Setraline , 25 mg for 1 week, and up to 50mg

    but I've inky taken it for this is my 3 rd day, and my stomached hurts, like hell, have nausea and diarrhoea.. And  absolutely no appetite.

    these are some of the minor.. Side effects of Setraline.

    but I suffer from panic attacks also. 

    Lim hoping this is just going to go away eventually..

    hope this helps. rolleyes

     

    • cornflakes
      cornflakes rosemary44014

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply. I am exact same. Hardly any appetite. Forced some toast down me but just makes heartburn and stomach cramps worse.
  • Blu02
    Blu02 cornflakes

    Posted

    Just another thought, have you switched from mirtazipine to sertraline without a break? If so this could be a reason why your side effects are bad as you may have withdrawal from the mirtazipine added to the side effects of sertraline!
    • cornflakes
      cornflakes Blu02

      Posted

      Thanks for reply. I've been off mirt for a month and realised I needed more help! couldnt get up with mirt though so needed the change. I thought the feelings ive got now were anxiety related but I've never had them this severe.
  • steve61557
    steve61557 cornflakes

    Posted

    Hi had exactly the same on the same dosage, been on them for 2 weeks and it's starting to ease now but still there a bit, I also experienced night sweats so if you get these don't worry, hope you get through it ok.
    • cornflakes
      cornflakes steve61557

      Posted

      Havent had night ones but i actually had a really bad episode of that this afternoon! Thanks for reply. Really appreciated. X
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