Sertraline and Chronic Diarrhoea... HELP

[ashleyh88]

Can anyone share any tips on how to control this situation?!

I’ve been on Sertraline for about 7 weeks now and up until a few days before Christmas my only side affects had been the nausea when initially starting my 50mg a day dose.

The week leading up to Christmas I started experiencing diarrhoea, which I presumed was eating too much rich food or indulging in a little alcohol ( I don’t drink all that much of it and I’m aware the medication notes say to avoid it ) however it wasn’t accompanied with any other particular symptoms. Over a week later it’s the same and I’ve not had alcohol for a few days and have been eating some good foods. I’m thinking of booking in to see a dr but this time of year it’s difficult to achieve that.

Does anyone have any advice or tips on how I can attempt to control it at all? Can a dr do anything about it?

I’ve not taken any loperamide or other medication to stop it and have been ensuring I drink lots of fluids. So far I’m happy with what the medication is doing for my anxiety. Any info would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

[kenster1]

hi drink plenty of water to clear out your system and take Imodium and if that fails to help then go back to your doctor.