When I first started Zoloft (also taking Larazopam as need) I got severe nausea and diarrhea. My doctor had me take a 3 day "break" and then start it again which seemed to do the trick. However it's been 2 weeks and stomach pain has in increased in my middle upper abdomen (feels like a basball in my abdomen) and gas, burping and flatulence are at an all time high. Obviously I am completely panicked about this because I have anxiety about my health. I am seeing my doctor today. Anyone else experience this?
Yes I had a lot of stomach and diarrhea problems the first 3 or 4 weeks on the zoloft
Hello. I have been going to the bathroom like every now and then after I tapered off Zoloft and my doctor did not mention any of these to me probably because I was already dealing with anxiety and the breakdown of side effects from her end of probably would have increased my anxiety. I'm on my 5th week off Zoloft and the side effects are now almost gone, no more brain zaps, headaches, sleeping cycle is normal now. Pls let me know whether anyone has successfully survived the perils of withdrawals from zoloft after tapering off from 8 months use
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I'm experiencing the same. I started on 25mg then after 2 weeks I went up to 50mg. Well after the 2nd 50mg tablet I got a really bad tummy, bubbling, flatulance, burping etc. I get a bit of acid too when I burp, especially a few hours after iv taken the med. I take mine around 6:30 at night. The past 2 morning I have actually vomited. Although it's just clear. No food in it. Iv had to go back down to 25mg (started tonight) I'm really hoping that helps as the stomach ache, bubbling and burping is just too much.
I have anxiety centred around my health so it doesn't help at all x
Same Claire. I have health anxiety.
Did u see your doctor? 2what did he/she say?
Iv been sick for the past 3 days too, always within 30 mins of waking, tgatsbeen sonce I upped the sertraline to 50mg.
Hope your feeling better
Saw my doc Thursday. Been having some reflux along with stomach pain. May have to send me to a gastroenterologist he says. He isn't convinced it's the meds I say it is. I do not want to start over with something else because I don't want to risk go through this again. That being said the anxiety overall has gotten better. I too get nausea in the morning at times but my anxiety grows because as soon as I get it I think, oh God and am I about to drop dead? (Lol, its crazy but it's what happens.)
Health anxiety stinks. Hang in there.
I am on my fifth week of Zoloft and I still have awful anxiety as I forgot to take my medicine last night I have had awful anxiety and thought I was not going to be able to breathe earlier today.when will the anxiety stop?help lol
Good question Pam I am on week 4 and the anxiety has subsided but other side affects are still here.
My doc did say it can take up to 8-10 weeks for it to work for some so hang in there. I am on 50 mg going up to 75mg soon. How about you?
I was started on 100 mg.i was on Paxil cr 75 mg and it pooped out after 12 years so I was started on 100 mg of Zoloft
I had meant to say I am feeling some better but going places I still have such anxiety scared of another anxiety attack while I am away from home.i know it sounds crazy
Hi, I have been on Sertaline 3 months and I am weaning myself off them , They have given me awful indigestion and constant wind in my stomach , it's that bad I can barely eat anything , I have seen my Gp and he has giving me medication for it but it is awful , has anyone else had it this bad ?
Hi Sharon, yes I started a couple of weeks ago prescribed by a specialist but had to stop as I was really ill with diaherrea and stomach pain. My family doctor told me never to take it again and prescribed buscopram which helped the cramping. Getting better but it is taking a while.
You are not alone.
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I I am experiencing the same thing. This is my 5th week on Zoloft. What do you all take for the upper abdominal pain
I eventually took Align which is a probiotic, and that really worked. Zoloft, Prozac etc are all in a class of antidepressants called SSRIs which many people simply can't tolerate due to gastro problems. Why doctors keep prescribing these things boggles the mind. Think about it. Here you are already depressed and now you have to cope with stomach cramps and diarrhea. Wonderful!
Hi all, I have using sertraline 50mg for 1 month and a half and found this thread about stomach pain. After a few research I came across a recipe that worked prettt well for me and I'd like to share with you guys Take 1 table spoon of honey first than 1 table spoon of apple vinegar with 1 cup of warm water. It worked as a charm and no more stomach pain. Take care
Thank you. I just tried this and i'm actually feeling some relief. Thanks for sharing.
Ive been so sick for 4 weeks titrating up on liquid zoloft to 50mg. I got sick the first day at 50mg. Bloating, gas, cramps, diarrhea then constipation, major indigestion. Ive had a stomach CT for possible blockage which was negative. Sonograms this week for abdomen and pelvis and a stool test. I have no life due to all this stomach craziness. I dont know what is going on. I cant manage on no antidepressant and now if all is negative Ive got to titrate off zoloft and onto something else for my anxiety. Id iike to throw all this crap out the window. Ive lost a month of my life trying to figure out what is causing this, taking stressful tests, feeling awful. Im terrified. I just want to not feel sick to my stomach, this isnt a life worth living right now. I can barely go out due to symptoms. No appetite either. Lowered my zoloft to 2ml and its still affecting me. PLease, someone help me???
Yes its my miserable stomach life. I just posted so take a look. The dr gave me donnatal for spasms but the rumbling, gas, upset is just tooooooooo much esp after a month.
what did the dr suggest?????