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Feb 28, 2022, 11:36 AM
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I'm a cancer survivor, so far anyway. I have Lynch Syndrome, a genetic cancer condition. Cancer is going to keep coming back until it kills me. My PCP put me on Sertraline 50MG for anxiety and depression. The first week was absolute hell. It killed what little appetite I had, what little sleep I used to manage to get, and it made me so weak and tired all I could do is lie in bed but I still couldn't sleep I was so restless. By Saturday, I had the worst headache I've had in years and was throwing up. I didn't take the Sertraline Saturday or Sunday and was feeling somewhat better Sunday except my anxiety was through the roof. Every little unexpected noise makes my heart jump up into my throat.I called my doctor this morning and was told these problem usually resolve themselves in a week and to keep on taking it but I don't know if I can. I take this stuff and I'm completely out it. For 15-16 hours all I can do is lie in bed. The way it makes my body feel is so weird I don't know how to describe it. It's like my body has turned to jelly or something, I'm so weak and unsteady I feel like my legs are going to give out on me when I try to walk.
Should I keep taking this or find another Dr? Last edited by FooZe; Feb 28, 2022 at 02:12 PM. Reason: added trigger icon |
 BeyondtheRainbow, SlumberKitty
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Feb 28, 2022, 04:57 PM
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There are many choices for depression and anxiety meds. Ask to try another one.Serve alone was just poison in my body. Just made me so sick I could not function even at home.
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Feb 28, 2022, 07:37 PM
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Hello 1931: I see this is your first post here on MSF so... welcome to the forums.
 I hope you find being here to be of benefit.  Since most of us here on MSF are consumers of mental health services rather than mental health professionals, it would really be inappropriate for us to advise you with regard to whether or not to resume taking the medication that has been prescribed for you. I think this is something you may (unfortunately?) have to work through with your PCP. About all I think I can say, based on my own personal experience, is that the side effects you describe do seem extreme. You mentioned having cancer. (I'm a cancer survivor.) So I wondered if, perhaps, you may be on other medications in addition to Sertraline and if it might be possible there is a drug interaction that's taking place and causing you so much distress. I think, if it were me, I'd seriously consider trying to find a psychiatrist to consult regarding your mental health concerns even if it's only for a second opinion. My best wishes to you... 
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Mar 02, 2022, 10:01 AM
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