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Side effects of sertraline

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iris46
iris46

Does anyone find that their symptoms and side effects can differ from day to day? Last week I had headache and blurred vision but the last two days had a tight knot in upper stomach.

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  • laura11452
    laura11452 iris46

    Posted

    Hi Iris

    I am actually being weened off Sertraline 150 mg. I have had nausea, headaches and stomach problems, fatigue, fuzzy head, lightheadedness.  I would assume that the side effect when starting Sertraline would probably be quite similar..

    • iris46
      iris46 laura11452

      Posted

      Wean yourself slowly....very slowly, regardless of whatever your doc says.  I usually miss every third day for a few weeks, then every second day for a few more weeks etc etc
    • hayley55219
      hayley55219 laura11452

      Posted

      Hi, I've never had side effects to sertraline, I've suffered depression since 2005 but the only thing is doesn't help is alcohol! If I'm not on the tablets my OCD ruins my life sad
    • laura11452
      laura11452 hayley55219

      Posted

      Hi haley 

      I don't drink alcohol anymore it really doesn't mix well with medication and if anything makes your depression worse..

      I don't have OCD but I can totally understand needing medication to help.

      I am being weened off Sertraline to be introduced to  Cipralex for depression but I have Fibromyalgia and hoping this helps pain..

  • laura11452
    laura11452 iris46

    Posted

    l have been dropping 50 mg a week and tomorrow I stop altogether..Thank God as I don't like the side effects to be honest..They where not working for me..
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