Hi all, just wondering if anyone has experienced hot flashes/flushes with Sertraline? I started on 50mg and started getting extreme heat across my whole body for around 20-30 seconds a good few times a day so I stopped taking it. I decided to chop the pill in half and take 25mg but again same thing. I called my doctor who said while not something they are aware of I should keep taking it.
I also experienced sinus pressure and what feels likes like a lump in my throat but I think this is more post natal drip related as its not all the time and when I clear my throat it feels pretty normal!
I have has anxiety for 10 year or so and finally sought therapy in Aug 21. My anxiety improved a little but then got slowly worse and then in Jan 22 I decided to try meds. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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WildcatVet
21 Jan 2022
Hi, max! Respiratory and dermatological side effects are uncommon with sertraline but have been reported. Side effects, in general, are transitory and subside over days to a couple of weeks. I wouldn't be overly concerned with these even if they're caused by the sertraline. Good for you for seeking help! Anxiety disorders are readily treatable with medications and a little time and patience so there's no need to suffer with them. Sertraline is one of just a few antidepressants that's FDA approved to treat anxiety and has been used very successfully in tens of thousands of patients. Best regards and I hope it works well for you too.
