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

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bch413
bch413

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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  • dave64969
    dave64969 bch413

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    I eventually took Align which is a probiotic, and that really worked. Zoloft, Prozac etc are all in a class of antidepressants called SSRIs which many people simply can't tolerate due to gastro problems. Why doctors keep prescribing these things boggles the mind. Think about it. Here you are already depressed and now you have to cope with stomach cramps and diarrhea. Wonderful!

  • 1976man
    1976man bch413

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    Hi all, I have using sertraline 50mg for 1 month and a half and found this thread about stomach pain. After a few research I came across a recipe that worked prettt well for me and I'd like to share with you guys Take 1 table spoon of honey first than 1 table spoon of apple vinegar with 1 cup of warm water. It worked as a charm and no more stomach pain. Take care

    • mo24801
      mo24801 1976man

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      Thank you. I just tried this and  i'm actually feeling some relief. Thanks for sharing.

  • QueenVictoria
    QueenVictoria bch413

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    Ive been so sick for 4 weeks titrating up on liquid zoloft to 50mg. I got sick the first day at 50mg. Bloating, gas, cramps, diarrhea then constipation, major indigestion. Ive had a stomach CT for possible blockage which was negative. Sonograms this week for abdomen and pelvis and a stool test. I have no life due to all this stomach craziness. I dont know what is going on. I cant manage on no antidepressant and now if all is negative Ive got to titrate off zoloft and onto something else for my anxiety. Id iike to throw all this crap out the window. Ive lost a month of my life trying to figure out what is causing this, taking stressful tests, feeling awful. Im terrified. I just want to not feel sick to my stomach, this isnt a life worth living right now. I can barely go out due to symptoms. No appetite either. Lowered my zoloft to 2ml and its still affecting me. PLease, someone help me???

  • QueenVictoria
    QueenVictoria bch413

    Posted

    Yes its my miserable stomach life. I just posted so take a look. The dr gave me donnatal for spasms but the rumbling, gas, upset is just tooooooooo much esp after a month.

  • jeffrey91263
    jeffrey91263 bch413

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    Hi. i am on day 5. Bloating and loss of appetite has been awful. I'm thinking of asking doc to cut me down to 12.5 mg. Has yours improved? I hope you're doing well now

  • thomas81405
    thomas81405 bch413

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    Hello, did stopping sertraline or reducing at 25 mg change anything ?… I have the same issues with sertraline (50mg).

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