Soon after I take the medicine I get bouts if anxiety which decreases in 2 hours. Is this normal or is it not suiting me ?
I started sertraline 25mg and I am having severe nausea and increased anxiety. Will this go away ?
Question posted by PallabDB on 19 Aug 2022
Last updated on 19 August 2022
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WildcatVet
19 Aug 2022
Hi, Palla!
Did you just start the medication very recently? Side effects that some folks can expect include nausea and new/increased anxiety for a few days to a week or two.
Ask your pharmacist to recommend an OTC remedy for the nausea... there are quite a few.
Meanwhile, try eating small snacks like yogurt, soda crackers, ginger ale or ginger tea work great.
Don't worry... they're "normal" and will go away soon.
PallabDB
19 Aug 2022
It has already been two weeks and it doesnt seem to go. I just can't take the pain anymore. I can't do usual work also and my job is such that I cannot take a leave. It is getting excessively painful and I am crying also.
WildcatVet
19 Aug 2022
Contact your doctor right away for professional advice. It might be possible to reduce your dose temporarily so you can adjust more smoothly. Another option might have to be trying a different medication.
Good luck to you!
PallabDB
19 Aug 2022
Thank you. I will be visiting my GP tomorrow.
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