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ZERO appetite on Sertraline dosage increase - will this pass?!

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joanne69929
joanne69929

So I have been increased to 75mg from 50mg and I am on my 16th day and STILL have no appetite (there are a few times in the evening when I have been hungry so have tried to monopolize on that). It is difficult to get enough calories into me throughout the day. Has anyone else experienced this? And does it go away?

 

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  • kerry83144
    kerry83144 joanne69929

    Posted

    Do you force yourself to eat on the day, sometimes we need to eat more food to get an appetite so maybe try to eat more.
  • kerry83144
    kerry83144 joanne69929

    Posted

    Also you could drunk some milk to get extra calories in xx
    • joanne69929
      joanne69929 kerry83144

      Posted

      Thanks Kerry - I absolutely am forcing myself to eat (I'm trying to count my calories to get enough in the day but wow, it is hard!). The milk suggestion is a good one. I may get some Boost drinks as well to get my calorie intake up. Have you experienced this ever?

       

    • kerry83144
      kerry83144 joanne69929

      Posted

      Yeah, milk and bananas were my saviour, It's rubbish. I have put a pound in and it was the first time in my life that I have been happy to put weight on 😂

  • gabrielle34731
    gabrielle34731 joanne69929

    Posted

    I'm in the same boat at the minute. Was on 50mg for 2 1/2 weeks and now 100mg for 10 days. Appetite is really poor and I'm actually counting calories to try and encourage me to eat as much as I can. Still not getting full calorie count for the day though. Have actually gotten a few high calorie protein drinks to try and boost things but the nausea is awful at the minute. I've read on several posts that it will pass but I think it's different for everyone. Hope you're feeling better soon x

    • joanne69929
      joanne69929 gabrielle34731

      Posted

      Thanks Gabrielle! I'm sorry that you are having nausea - I don't have it, I just don't want to eat anything! I do think the next step is your suggestion of high calorie protein drinks (Boost with extra calories like by 92 year dad drinks! LOL). Do you find your appetite a bit better in the evening? Sometimes mine is so I try to eat then.

    • gabrielle34731
      gabrielle34731 joanne69929

      Posted

      Yes my appetite definitely picks up in the evening but I spend the whole day worrying that I'm not eating enough, that I'll get weak and faint...stupid, anxiety driven thoughts...but scary all the same! I'm having a homemade ham and cheese toastie now lol! 

  • Cindy001
    Cindy001 joanne69929

    Posted

    Hi,

    I’m on my 7th week on sertraline and had little appetite since starting. My anxiety is terrible from the moment I wake until 3-4pm. I can’t eat until then. I eat a meal at tea time and try to snack on fruit/ nuts. I have lost a lot of weight, I’m pleased I have lost some but I can’t afford to lose anymore.  ( my GP is monitoring my weight ) I wish I could suggest something to help you but I’ve tried forcing myself to eat but that makes me feel very nauseous. I hope it sorts itself out for you very soon 

    • LA123456
      LA123456 Cindy001

      Posted

      I'm feeling the same as you did. do you remember if you began feeling better as the weeks went on?

    • magdalena1105
      magdalena1105 Cindy001

      Posted

      Hey Cindy001. I am on sertraline since middle of June. That is more than 2 months now. Lost around 11 pounds. It is fine for now but I don't want to lose more. I can not eat until the dinner time. I do not feel hunger and I still have tons of nausea. I can not force myself to eat. I tried drinking chocolate milk during the day to keep my energy level. Not sure what to do now.

  • nicole0926
    nicole0926 joanne69929

    Posted

    Protein shakes are always good. That way you are getting protein in and that is important.
  • seanb702
    seanb702 joanne69929

    Posted

    Hi, when I was on sertraline I had the same thing I would force myself to eat even though I wasn’t hungry. But don’t worry this will pass as it does take time also remember every time you increase dosage you tend to get these side effects again. Hope you get better god bless
    • joanne69929
      joanne69929 seanb702

      Posted

      Thanks Sean - Thank you for your reassuring words - I know it's true about the side effects with every increase, but it is difficult to accept when you are already feeling anxious. I appreciate your response!

    • seanb702
      seanb702 joanne69929

      Posted

      I know how Exactly how you feel when I was on sertraline I thought it would never end. I was on 75mg and with evey increase it sucked!! I was taken off of sertraline about 2 months ago as I felt really good then out of no where I got a that funny feeling in my chest and stomach and I decided to go to the doctors and my doctor told me it could be a little anxiety so I told him I don’t wanna go back on sertraline as the side effects is horrible  so he said try lexapro and so far it’s been 2 days of no harsh side effects. Maybe try asking your doctor to maybe switch? Hang in there!!!Hope things get better for you god bless 
  • armelle88733
    armelle88733 joanne69929

    Posted

    Hello again Joanne. I started on sertraline 50mg in October and I lost a stone. I was delighted as i’d Wanted to lose it as a result of taking steroids. However, i’ve Upped my dose to 75mg and I am hungry again. Going onto 100mg next week so I hope I am not going to put it all back on.
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