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laura62995
laura62995

Hi there..I’ve been on sertraline 50 mg for 8 weeks now and for the last 8 dats I’ve had very soft slimey stools which today has turned into wAter..has anyone experienced this before with this medication xx

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  • eve51406
    eve51406 laura62995

    Posted

    Hi Laura.

    That was my experience too, I had to buy an awful lot of loo rolls. 11 weeks it’s much better although occasionally returns! 

    I think it just part of your body adjustment to the meds.

    Eve

    • laura62995
      laura62995 eve51406

      Posted

      Thanku eve .this is reassuring to here.im worried sick it’s something else as I thought I might have had it earlier than now x
    • Phil1980
      Phil1980 laura62995

      Posted

      Hi Laura 

      How are you doing after 8 weeks ? I’m on 9 and worst of its over but still get knocked back into a low mood easily ! Might up next week to 100 ! 

      Phil 

    • Dragorphis1
      Dragorphis1 Phil1980

      Posted

      I recently upped to 100mg and I thought the side effects were worse than when I started! Although thankfully it only lasted a couple of weeks

      so if you do increase, please, hang in there!

    • Phil1980
      Phil1980 Dragorphis1

      Posted

      Hi Dragor

      How long did you wait to up? It’s frustrating as I’m only having maybe 2 days a week where I’m struggling but still much better than I was... 

      P.s Laura - my whole digestive system hasn’t been right since I started although I’ve not have some of the side effects like sleep issues ! 

    • Dragorphis1
      Dragorphis1 Phil1980

      Posted

      I think I upped to 75mg at week 6, then 100mg at week 7, now on week 9 and it's nowhere near perfect but its certainly improving things a little bit

      Also, I had all stomach issues no sleep problems too, probably slept better since starting!

  • john15630
    john15630 laura62995

    Posted

    I was on 50mg for 16 weeks then took a dip so upped to 100mg 2 weeks ago . Side effects no where near as bad as when first starting but feeling anxious and edgy but having a bad cold makes it worse so hopefully the new dose will kick in soon
  • Hoopz
    Hoopz laura62995

    Posted

    I experience the same as you. With every dose increase nasty poo. I tried taking one imodium tablet at night and that helps.

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