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Still dizzy and nauseous after 8 weeks

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Ship
Ship

Really hope some of you can tell me about dizziness and nausea on Zoloft. Did 2 week 25 mg. 1 week 50 mg 1 week 75 mg 2 week 100mg and now on 2nd week of 150 mg. My main complaint is the dizziness and nausea in the morning. I take it in the morning at breakfast. Should this side affect be gone by now and do you think taking at night would help?  Thanks 

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  • ida78235
    ida78235 Ship

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    Hi there. .I've.been on it much longer and still have the nausea. . It's horrible. .I take mine at bedtime. .but don't think it matters when u take it unfortunately . .I have dizzy spells too. .but I've vertigo so I don't know which it's coming from. .It's so hard to deal with this monster. .but hopefully we'll get rid of it soon. .take care. .god bless

  • monna93589
    monna93589 Ship

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    Dear Ship,

    I wouldn't worry too much as it's only been 2 weeks since you increased your dose. Do however go out and get som promethazin (Phenergan) to help with the nausea. It will settle – promise <3

  • Kate32457
    Kate32457 Ship

    Posted

    I think you are still experiencing side effects because you have had to up your dose every couple of weeks. Once you have been on one dose for a while the side effects should subside.
    • Ship
      Ship Kate32457

      Posted

      Thanks Kate. That is reassuring. 
  • Guest
    Guest Ship

    Posted

    You have quite quickly climbed the ‘dose ladder’, so I wonder if that may possibly be contributing to your nausea and dizziness ? 

    I am on 50mg, but was very nauseaous for about 4 + weeks, and dizzy/lightheaded for much the same length of time. 

    I sipped Ginger tea, and took Ginger capsules (from Holland & Barrett), which did help x 

    • Ship
      Ship Guest

      Posted

      Ginger capsules!!what a great idea. I will give it a try. Thanks fir the tip !
    • Guest
      Guest Ship

      Posted

      They do help, but don’t take the nausea away completely - do give them a whirl :-) 

      Hoping for you x 

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