Hi I started sertraline about 6 weeks ago and have been getting diareha frequenltly since , my stomach is nauseous and bloated and i frequently must use the bathroom. I am unable to do daily thing as i fear i may need to go urgently and not make it i spoke to my gp who states it was probably just nerves and would wear off the longer i took the medication anyone with similiar expierience who can help .. unsure to continue and wait it out
I'm exactly the same Brigid... nearly 6 weeks on sertraline and still running at least 3 times a day to the loo! From reading lots of posts it seems to be quite common and will eventually clear up.
Hopefully it will go soon might try cutting out caffeine and anything that may exagerate it more was there a timeframe of how long it may last ?
Didn't see that...think symptoms can come and go, some people experience only a few and some a lot...I think I've had quite a few. Panic attack today for the first time in a week and that was after taking a diazepam an hour before that! Feel very spaced out today.
Do you take your tablet morning or evening i was very spaced out during the day and awake af night so i started taking mine in the evening sleep perfect and am alert all day
Ah ok...I take mine at around 11am....I think thats a great idea to switch to the evening! Did you start in the mornings and then switch or did you always take at night? I'd be afraid of having to miss a dose so I could take it at night.
I started in the mornings ans was like a zombie until 5 or 6 pm then id be awake half the night so i would try evenings and ots way better for me i took my last morning dose and waited till the following evening to take my next dose technically your not missing a dose as it is just delayed and few hours and then continue to take it evening if it suits really helped me i take mine at 8 pm
I'll def give it a go...thank you Bridget! X