Sertraline 50mg side effects?

I've had severe GAD Disorder for many years. I have never been prescribed that medication. You obviously shouldn't be taking it. Your doctor should put you on actual anxiety medication. Maybe Paxil and Valium??

I am on week six now and most of the side effects have gone. But in the first few weeks I had constant nausea and the sensation that I was going to vomit. I had read other stories of similar incidents so I knew I was not alone. Thankfully by week three the nausea disappeared. I highly recommend you read the reviews of sertraline here to encourage you ❤️

It sounds like you started at 50mg? As Wildcat says it takes at least a week or more to start settling into your system. Also if you do have the bug your child has it could make it worse! Dropping to 25 mg for a week and then deciding if you can handle switching to the higher dose could help. Try eating crackers when you take the sertraline. I had a hard time eating during dose changes and that sometimes lasted for several weeks. Take care.

Hi, Rachlou!
Unfortunately, what you're describing are common side effects that some people might experience when first starting the medication. The good news is that they generally resolve within just a few days to a week or so.
Let your doctor know... you don't mention the dosage you're taking but slight reduction for a few days might help your metabolism adjust to the drug more smoothly. You might also want to ask them or your pharmacist about an OTC remedy for the nausea/vomiting... there are several that work very well.
Sertraline is a very good choice for anxiety and stress disorders so if you can get through this initial period it may make a huge difference for you.
Best regards,
Wildcat