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Zoloft/ Sertraline side effects after 6 weeks heartburn and chest pains help

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jen11667
jen11667

Hi

I have been taking zoloft/ sertraline for just over six weeks for work stress and general anxiety

i did start to notice a difference mentally at work after three or four weeks but ive been getting terrible heartburn,burping and feeling of blocked ears/ear popping feeling and back pain and chest pain not heart related but like acid reflux

i have never experienced these things before i started the meds

i am on 50 "mg

anyone relate or anyone been through this?

Thanks x

j

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  • Grounded
    Grounded jen11667

    Posted

    I've heard quite a few people say that they have had these symptoms on zoloft, possibly try to talk to your doctor about getting something for that. The benefits of the relief from anxiety, and depression etc. definitely outweighs the taking something for acid reflux, plus people say that side effect usually resolves in time. Best Wishes!

  • LadyLavender
    LadyLavender jen11667

    Posted

    I have been taking sertraline for 3 years, and was getting terrible heartburn too - until my doctor told me to take the pills with food. When I started doing that, the symptoms decreased dramatically. If you're not already taking them with food, it's definitely worth a try. Good luck.

    • jen11667
      jen11667 LadyLavender

      Posted

      thank you

      i do take them a lot later then dinner but i will start to take them asap afterwards

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