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sertraline,(side effects) help!

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laubates10
laubates10

I've being taking sertraline now for around 7/8 weeks. For the first 2 week's I was feeling sick as side effects but luckily that went. Since then I have suffered badly with constipation one day then loose bowl the next. I got worries about this and went to the doctors who gave me blood tests to check for things like ibs etc all of my results came back negative thankfully after worrying my self it was something serious!!!! I am still suffering with this,though and never having this problem before and being paranoid!!!? I am worrying my self. It could genuinely be side effects as it does say on the leaflet but I didn't know I'd anyone else out there had suffered with the same problem and could put my mind at ease!!!!! Thanks Laura smile 

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  • julie1111
    julie1111 laubates10

    Posted

    hi what dose are you on? i have heard it can cause this im on 50mg 
    • julie1111
      julie1111 laubates10

      Posted

      hi me also not had that problem but have heard the higher dose ur more prome to that but its having an effect its a common side effect x
  • hanky
    hanky laubates10

    Posted

    eat weetabix every morning ( fibre ) helps loads
  • kathy_06966
    kathy_06966 laubates10

    Posted

    Hi Laubates  please try not to worry  when I first went on Sertraline I had terrible diarrhea that lasted 3 weeks!  I too went back to my docs as I have never suffered anything like this before  and I too had tests to make sure everything else was ok my tests came back clear . Anyway my doc said it was due to receptors in the stomach that are linked to the brain and if like me you were REALLY lacking in seratonin then your gut would feel bombarded and it would take time to level out  I hope this has given you some reassurance these side effects are temporary and will pass  what helped me was continually sipping water but if you still feel worries go back to your docs   my doctor lowered my dose for a bit and then SLOWLY put me back up   good luck keep posting  you will get a lot of support there are some lovely people on this site    take care  
  • laubates10
    laubates10

    Posted

    I am,on 50mg. X 

    • jose79057
      jose79057 laubates10

      Posted

      I have not had that effect but I only been in 50mg dosis for two weeks. My problem is different I have lost my appetite and weight also have this sensation of not wanting to do anything. Anyone out there with similar situation. Thanks.
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