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Sertraline and panic reactions

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nauman24223
nauman24223

I have a heart arrhythmia problem and have been suffering from anxiety. Was prescribed sertraline and took just 25mg once 3 days ago in the morning. After 8 hours it triggered my arrythmia which I controlled using bisoprolol but since then have been prone to extreme anxiety that I have never felt before. Also I need to take the bisoprolol more frequently. Can a single dose of sertraline do this?

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  • adrian98
    adrian98 nauman24223

    Posted

    You should see doctor, for sure. It might not be the sert that triggered, or more is going on than what appears. 
  • Blondey
    Blondey nauman24223

    Posted

    Hi Nauman,

    I suppose it could do, however doctors would disagree.

    I’ve been taken it for five weeks and i’ve had extreme anxiety, where i’m  considering not taking it.

    The only problem is I suffer with depression, Axiety, and OCD, so i’m worried about what will happeto me if I do stop.

    As I’ve mentioned before I have never known a antidepressant to have such severe side-effects as Sertraline.

    Seeing the Gp Tuesday to see what I can do.

    I think you should get advice as well, just to put your mind at rest.

    God bless.🙏

    • nauman24223
      nauman24223 Blondey

      Posted

      Thank you for you reply Blondey. From a discussion I just had with another doctor ssri's can cause problems in people with arrhythmia issues like myself. So apparently they may not be for me. I have been advised to take bisoprolol on a daily basis and then take a anti anxiety drug if needed. I guess everyone's condition and body chemistry can be quite different so I hope you find something that works for you. Five weeks on sert appears to be a long time for your system to settle down with it. Maybe you can ask your GP if supplements like magnesium or 5HTP could help you.

    • deborah_24308
      deborah_24308 Blondey

      Posted

      I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I did as well. When I hit nine weeks I felt no anxiety.  It takes a while but it does work. 

      Praying for you to get relief soon. 

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