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Urination Problems

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Scott1000
Scott1000

Hi guys, I'm a 25 yr old male and i've recently been on Setraline for the passed 4 weeks now due to suffer from depression and anxiety since 19. The first week i had a burst of energy and was waking up and being much more productive and social. 

After a couple of weeks going by I notice that I was having difficulty urinating properly, It felt like I needing to strain and when i was able to the pee only small amounts came out. this is getting worser as days go on. I was wondering if anyone else has had these side effects, I've always had other sided effects such as tiredness, heart palpitation and dizziness but i seen these were common side effects. I also should mention I suffer from IBS so im on the laxative to help combat that. Thanks

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  • lori30048
    lori30048 Scott1000

    Posted

    I’m a female and have been taking it for a couple of years. I have a similar side effect - difficult to start the stream.  Everyone laughs when I say I’m going to pee real quick. It’s a normal side effect. Hopefully the benefits outweigh the cost..
  • kenneth02358
    kenneth02358 Scott1000

    Posted

    Hi Scott, curious if the pee issues went away for you on zoloft? I'm on week 4 and having the same issues as you and considering tapering off of it. i can work through it if i knew this would eventually normalize, but been 5 days now and very annoying. thanks

  • Guest
    Guest Scott1000

    Posted

    its called urinary hesitancy, i got it when i took celexa and it did get better but it took a goos month at least to level out. i even went to the doctor and thats when we figured it out.

    • kenneth02358
      kenneth02358 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply. Out of all the side effects, this is the worst one by far for me. I'll ride it out a bit and hope for improvement. Thanks!

  • antony46257
    antony46257 Scott1000

    Posted

    yeah i have the same thing, in the mornings wake up busting to wee and its slow coming out

  • Sam_Maran
    Sam_Maran Scott1000

    Posted

    same here. it's quite alternating for me. sometimes I have no issue. sometimes it's like i need to go and I can't, or just a few drops. I'm on sertraline 150mg a day.

    think I had same issue when started with SSRI's with Citalopram as well. But thank God, sertraline it's better for my mental health.

    It's encouraging to know that I'm not the only one with this pickle issue 😁😅

    • dl64714
      dl64714 Sam_Maran

      Posted

      you have no idea the relief of finding this post, im on setraline 150mg. had my medication for more then 15 years. I smoke hash once in awhile too ,im someone already coming from ptsd trauma but im glad i dont have to worry that it was something uknown. been having anxious thoughts these last years, even got my blood tested once and urine when i had a panic attack so i knew nothing showed up wrong. its exactly like you guys/women described it. sending love to all fellow antidepressent users ❤️

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