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Stomach pain upper abdomen. On Zoloft 50mg for 4 weeksks!

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bch413
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When I first started Zoloft (also taking Larazopam as need) I got severe nausea and diarrhea. My doctor had me take a 3 day "break" and then start it again which seemed to do the trick. However it's been 2 weeks and stomach pain has in increased in my middle upper abdomen (feels like a basball in my abdomen) and gas, burping and flatulence are at an all time high. Obviously I am completely panicked about this because I have anxiety about my health. I am seeing my doctor today. Anyone else experience this?

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  • pam01968
    pam01968 bch413

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    Yes I had a lot of stomach and diarrhea problems the first 3 or 4 weeks on the zoloft
  • tasnim08394
    tasnim08394 bch413

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    Hello. I have been going to the bathroom like every now and then after I tapered off Zoloft and my doctor did not mention any of these to me probably because I was already dealing with anxiety and the breakdown of side effects from her end of probably would have increased my anxiety. I'm on my 5th week off Zoloft and the side effects are now almost gone, no more brain zaps, headaches, sleeping cycle is normal now. Pls let me know whether anyone has successfully survived the perils of withdrawals from zoloft after tapering off from 8 months usesmile

  • claire33434
    claire33434 bch413

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    Hi

    I'm experiencing the same. I started on 25mg then after 2 weeks I went up to 50mg. Well after the 2nd 50mg tablet I got a really bad tummy, bubbling, flatulance, burping etc. I get a bit of acid too when I burp, especially a few hours after iv taken the med. I take mine around 6:30 at night. The past 2 morning I have actually vomited. Although it's just clear. No food in it. Iv had to go back down to 25mg (started tonight) I'm really hoping that helps as the stomach ache, bubbling and burping is just too much.

    I have anxiety centred around my health so it doesn't help at all x

    • claire33434
      claire33434 bch413

      Posted

      Did u see your doctor? 2what did he/she say?

      Iv been sick for the past 3 days too, always within 30 mins of waking, tgatsbeen sonce I upped the sertraline to 50mg.

      Hope your feeling better

    • bch413
      bch413 claire33434

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      Saw my doc Thursday. Been having some reflux along with stomach pain. May have to send me to a gastroenterologist he says. He isn't convinced it's the meds I say it is. I do not want to start over with something else because I don't want to risk go through this again. That being said the anxiety overall has gotten better. I too get nausea in the morning at times but my anxiety grows because as soon as I get it I think, oh God and am I about to drop dead? (Lol, its crazy but it's what happens.)

      Health anxiety stinks. Hang in there.

    • pam01968
      pam01968 bch413

      Posted

      I am on my fifth week of Zoloft and I still have awful anxiety as I forgot to take my medicine last night I have had awful anxiety and thought I was not going to be able to breathe earlier today.when will the anxiety stop?help lol
    • bch413
      bch413 pam01968

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      Good question Pam I am on week 4 and the anxiety has subsided but other side affects are still here.

      My doc did say it can take up to 8-10 weeks for it to work for some so hang in there. I am on 50 mg going up to 75mg soon. How about you?

    • pam01968
      pam01968 bch413

      Posted

      I was started on 100 mg.i was on Paxil cr 75 mg and it pooped out after 12 years so I was started on 100 mg of Zoloft
    • pam01968
      pam01968

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      I had meant to say I am feeling some better but going places I still have such anxiety scared of another anxiety attack while I am away from home.i know it sounds crazy
  • sharon77492
    sharon77492 bch413

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    Hi, I have been on Sertaline 3 months and I am weaning myself off them , They have given me awful indigestion and constant wind in my stomach , it's that bad I can barely eat anything , I have seen my Gp and he has giving me medication for it but it is awful , has anyone else had it this bad ?

    • dave64969
      dave64969 sharon77492

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      Hi Sharon, yes I started a couple of weeks ago prescribed by a specialist but had to stop as I was really ill with diaherrea and stomach pain. My family doctor told me never to take it again and prescribed buscopram which helped the cramping. Getting better but it is taking a while.

      You are not alone.

    • QueenVictoria
      QueenVictoria sharon77492

      Posted

      Yes I am in pain, gas, bubbling, not eating,bloated, . What medication are you taking to help this. Maybe our zoloft should be changed to something else. This isnt going away! How did you resolve this from 4 years ago?

    • jeffrey91263
      jeffrey91263 sharon77492

      Posted

      thats what has happened with me. bloating so bad, food doesnt sound good. Even when i get hungry i cant seem to get food down. does it ever get better? im on day 5

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