Two months on given sertraline but worried about side effects.

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Two month's ago I was suddenly dizzy driving and turned back home.My second attempt I felt the same so phoned in sick.I then resorted to the bus however I still felt nausea and dizzy spells so began dreadi g. the short journey.this went on for weeks until walking to the bus was too. Much.I was signed off for a week.Since last weekend I felt better in myself not tearful or anxious but I kept my doc appointment.he prescribed sertaline or CBT which worked twenty five yrs ago.however I can't attend appointments.reading the side effects of sertraline I don't want to go backwards feeling sick and dizzy however I want to drive again and can only manage the estate before I feel an,Pius on main roads.Advice please :)

I started a thread worrying about the same thing. I did eventually take them and it hasn't been that bad. In light of my experience I would say to take them and see. My thread was 'I don't want to take the meds, can I do this without them.' Lots of lovely people have shared their experiences and given advice and support which really helped me through and continue to help me through a tough time.

I have emetaphobia which doesn't affect !e too badly these fays however I don't want to take something that would make me sick the gp said it would makw me feel sick for a few days

I did feel a bit sick but I knew I wouldn't be sick, if that makes sense.x

Hello, hope the side effects calm down for you soon and you start to feel better. I have suffered from anxiety for a while and recently went to the gp and she recommended sertraline. I said I wanted to go and research it and see what the side effects were before I accepted them and having googled the drug I am now wondering if I should have them or not. I know everyone is different and we all react differently to medication but just not sure. I had citalopram in the past but they made me really tired. I think if you see your gp and ask if there is an alternative you can try? I am also scared to try sertraline for fear of the side effects being worse than what I am already experiencing, Sorry to jump on here and talk about me (I am new to MN having just joined tonight! )

I haven't started them yet.e nausea and dizzyneas isma symptom of the anxiety they think.TBh I'm all for sorting phobias out myself however I was getting desperate and couldn't carry on like this.I will probably do half dose to start as I have a holiday booked this month at I will miss if this continues.