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sertaline. anyone pls help?

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sjam1
sjam1

I've been on sertraline for 5 days now, I took the first one evening time and the middle of the night I had a terrible tummy.

the next day and since I've been taking it at midday. Still had a bit of upset tummy, but not half as bad.

BUT I can't eat. The thought of food and even looking at it makes me feel so sick. 

I have had 4 crackers in 3 days. 

anyone had the same and how long did it last. 

many thanks x 

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  • anne88816
    anne88816 sjam1

    Posted

    I started with 50 mg a day but got really bad side effects straight away. My appetite was affected to but only for 3-4 days. After a few days my doctor lowerede the dose to 25 mg because of my bad reaction to the pills. After 4 days I went back on 50 mg. I am now on day 10 and feel so much better. 
    • sjam1
      sjam1 anne88816

      Posted

      Hi Ann.

      I might lower it myself for a few days as I've lost 3lbs already. I'm only 8st,10.

      I'm not back to doc for two weeks.

      I just looking forward to feeling "better"

      thanks for your post xxx

    • kim86725
      kim86725 sjam1

      Posted

      Hi, everything you are experiencing is normal, you might try 25 mg. for a couple wks. and see if you do better and then go up. You really do need to try and eat even if it is just crackers. This all goes away, hang in there. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
    • sjam1
      sjam1 kim86725

      Posted

      Think I will just have half as I have tried this morning to have something but was sick as a dog.

      I do hope it gets better as right now I feel terrible.

      I'be had to cancel friends over for lunch tomorrow as the thought of cooking just turns my stomach.

      defo half at midday! 

      thanks for all your advice xxxxx

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure sjam1

      Posted

      Sjam Monday PLZ contact UR dr.. This sounds like UR may need to change meds. There are several OTC drugs for nausea if they don't help UR doc can.

      hope u feel better soon.. 

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