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HelloLast week I started on 25mg of sertraline. Took 4 x 25mg doses and could not cope with the increase in anxiety, panic and my blood pressure shot up so stopped taking it. I'm now getting panic and adrenaline surges throughout the day and night. High BP then gradually reduces. I'm also getting some left sided flank pain and am wondering if what I am experiencing is because of the sertraline or have I got some adrenal gland disease. I'm now in turmoil. Anyone else experienced this or similar? I've stopped for 4 days now.

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Hello. I was the same with sertraline. Doctor prescribed 50mg. After taking it, by the afternoon I too had a surge of adrenaline and I was so anxious which then raised my BP. I didn’t have the flank pain though. I know a lot of anti depressants do have awful side effects in the first few weeks and then settle down. I reduced the 50mg to 25mg which did help but didn’t like the side effects and ended up coming off then. It’s a terrible feeling so I really feel for you. I have just been put on 20mg fluoxetine and I’m on day 8. I was ok for the first 2 days but I now have the adrenaline surge again and anxious. I have been told this is very common and to preserve for at least 2 weeks. Have you spoken with your doctor. The flank pain could be dehydration I get that occasionally. Look after yourself and I hope you soon feel better xxxx

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Thanks for replying. I'm going to try and see a doctor on Monday but don't know how successful I'll be. The adrenaline surge and anxiety is horrendous. I take my hat off to those who can persevere through it. Good luck to you with fluoxetine.

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Aw thank you x I totally agree. It’s the worst thing ever. Good luck at the doctors. You just want some relief don’t you. Take care xx

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