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smiles
14-09-10, 10:42
Hello There,
Can any one help me please?
I have been taking sertraline for 6 weeks now, not really helping hugely but dr unwilling to up dose as i am breasteeding.
Over the last four of five days I have been getting muscle spasms in my upper arms and upper legs and joint discomfort in my thumbs and toes, that makes want to stretch and flex them all the time.
has any one had this, could it be a side effect of the medication or the anxiety?
Also any idea why I still get the symptoms when I am relaxed? I have periods of being really happy then i get a sensation and my anxiety goes from 0-60 in seconds, I have really had enough at the moment, don’t really want to be me any more as it all seems a bit hopeless;(
Awaiting MRI scan appointment so very stressed as convinced they will find something awful! so really struggling with this spasm thing going on!
Thank you in advance for your help
XXX

Georg
22-09-10, 06:16
What you describe are all related to Zoloft side-effects :) I would not worry.
Also 6 weeks is not that long when it comes to any SSRI so I would not give it up yet. The side effects has a tendency to get more mild the longer you use them.

Ofcourse check with your Doc!

Feel better!