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Sertraline and diarrhoea

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susanverity Wed 06-Apr-22 21:25:48

I apologise that this not a very sexy subject! My Mum (82) has been suffering from anxiety and depression since December. She was prescribed Sertraline 50mg, then went up to 75mg when in hospital but then developed debilitating diarrhoea and has had it now for 5 or 6 weeks. Very disheartening and now has been readmitted to hospital with dehydration. The GP took dose down to 50mg but still causing problems - anyone else experienced this and did you gradually wean off it and then take another antidepressant? Thanks very much in advance.

Rosiecat Wed 06-Apr-22 21:33:47

Yes, I took Sertraline around 10 years ago. I had terrible diarrhoea to the point where I was virtually house bound. I took a break from it and tried again with the same result. I didn't take anything in its place as it was the only antidepressant I could take that wouldn't affect another medical condition.

susanverity Thu 07-Apr-22 04:44:45

Thank you so much Rosiecat. That's really interesting. Mum has basically been housebound too for last few weeks. Terrible.

Elless Thu 07-Apr-22 09:28:56

I take Sertraline and have not suffered with any symptoms, is it a contra indication?

forrest Mon 27-Jan-25 10:51:13

I’ve been taking Sertraline for quite a while now, and I can honestly say it has been very helpful for my anxiety and overall mental health. When I first started, I did experience some mild side effects, including stomach discomfort and diarrhea, but they subsided after a few weeks. It can be tough to deal with at first, but for many people, the benefits of Sertraline outweigh the initial adjustment period.

In your mom’s situation, it’s understandable that the prolonged diarrhea is concerning, especially since it’s led to dehydration. Sometimes, reducing the dose or slowly tapering off under a doctor’s supervision can help manage these side effects. If Sertraline doesn’t end up being the right fit, her doctor might consider trying a different antidepressant that’s easier on her system. Make sure she stays hydrated and gets the support she needs during this process—it can take time to find the right medication.

It’s also really important to use high-quality Sertraline, as the effectiveness and safety of the medication depend on it. I personally order mine from a reliable pharmacy, topsup24.com/buy-zoloft-uk.html. Their products are always of excellent quality, and I hope this recommendation helps you or your mom as well.

Wishing her a speedy recovery! ❤️

Cossy Mon 27-Jan-25 11:06:28

I’m taking 100m Setraline for over 6 months now, no real side effects and it’s really helping me.

Older people do get dehydrated very quickly and often don’t drink enough.

Cossy Mon 27-Jan-25 11:07:49

forrest

I’ve been taking Sertraline for quite a while now, and I can honestly say it has been very helpful for my anxiety and overall mental health. When I first started, I did experience some mild side effects, including stomach discomfort and diarrhea, but they subsided after a few weeks. It can be tough to deal with at first, but for many people, the benefits of Sertraline outweigh the initial adjustment period.

In your mom’s situation, it’s understandable that the prolonged diarrhea is concerning, especially since it’s led to dehydration. Sometimes, reducing the dose or slowly tapering off under a doctor’s supervision can help manage these side effects. If Sertraline doesn’t end up being the right fit, her doctor might consider trying a different antidepressant that’s easier on her system. Make sure she stays hydrated and gets the support she needs during this process—it can take time to find the right medication.

It’s also really important to use high-quality Sertraline, as the effectiveness and safety of the medication depend on it. I personally order mine from a reliable pharmacy, topsup24.com/buy-zoloft-uk.html. Their products are always of excellent quality, and I hope this recommendation helps you or your mom as well.

Wishing her a speedy recovery! ❤️

Can I assume you’re living in the USA? Here in the UK we can only get anti-depressants on prescription.