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suzanne23014
suzanne23014

I have been taking Zoloft for 4 mths,in the last few weeks I have experienced pain and other symptoms like gallstones.I have had an ultrasound which is negative to gall problems,so I'm wondering if it could be a side effect of Zoloft.

Has anyone experienced this while taking Zoloft.

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  • lorraine82455
    lorraine82455 suzanne23014

    Posted

    I had some abdominal pain, diarrhea, and cramping, took a good probiotic and took Meds with food. Helped a lot
    • suzanne23014
      suzanne23014 lorraine82455

      Posted

      Thanks Lorraine,I have chronic bowel problems as it is so maybe the Zoloft aren't suitable for me.

    • lorraine82455
      lorraine82455 suzanne23014

      Posted

      Zoloft does cause looser Bowels and gas,so get on a good probiotic from your health store, really helped that for me. I am tiny and can't afford to drop anymore weight

    • suzanne23014
      suzanne23014 lorraine82455

      Posted

      Thanks,but unfortunately I can't take probiotics due to having only 2 metres of small bowel.I have stopped the Zoloft for the time being to see if that helps the problems I'm having,sick of pain and nausea.

  • sharon77492
    sharon77492 suzanne23014

    Posted

    I am the same , been on Sertaline 3 months and I am weaning myself of them , I don't have a gallbladder but I am still getting the pain under my right breast, constant burping and wind and stomach bloated , I have been prescribed antacid tablets but nothing helps , I feel your pain .

    • suzanne23014
      suzanne23014 sharon77492

      Posted

      Thanks Sharon your symptoms are identical to mine,my stomach distension has been so bad it's noticeable to others.My pain under the ribs has lessened but it's only been 3 days,hope it doesn't take too much longer.Get well.

    • lorraine82455
      lorraine82455 suzanne23014

      Posted

      The gas is very uncomfortable, that will settle, it did for me. You may not have any friends for awhile😜😜

    • suzanne23014
      suzanne23014 lorraine82455

      Posted

      Until I see my doctor I have stopped taking them until I find out my test results,my symptoms are only slightly better but I can't eat much as my abdomen distends from my ribs to beneath my navel the pain is terrible.

       

    • lorraine82455
      lorraine82455 suzanne23014

      Posted

      Should you go to the clinic, can you pass gas, I am a nurse, make sure your bowels are moving, abdominal distention is not something to ignore, 
    • suzanne23014
      suzanne23014 lorraine82455

      Posted

      Hi Lorraine yes I am passing gas also having bowel movements,I do get this way sometimes due to only 2 metres of small bowel also adhesions.My doctor wants me to have surgery but I don't want to end up with an ileostomy bag as the surgery for adhesions in 2008 left me with this chronic problem. I will see my gp this week and see what she says,thanks for your concern,take care 

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