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hi,
I have been on sertraline now for just over a month, the first week I had bad side effect but carried on, I am on 50mg and generally I feel better but unsure if its the sertraline or just my frame of mind.
Anyway I noticed, when i think of something that panics me or causes anxiety, eating out or work issues i feel a burning sensation in my arms and shoulders. it not painful and only last a minute or less but I wondered if anyone else experienced this or what it could be.
Many thanks
It typically takes 4-12 weeks for ADs to kick-in from when a minimum therapeutic dose is first taken (50mg for sertraline), so you're probably not getting the full response yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Needhelpguy
These are fairly common anxiety symptoms, but sertraline may also be altering your usual physical stress response possibly by its affect on noradrenaline/norepinephrine. Like most SSRIs, sertraline also affects blood vessel tone, constriction and dilation, as serotonin mediates that function and this might be a contributing factor. While unpleasant I don't think it a cause for concern, but raise it with your GP if it worsens.Quote:
Anyway I noticed, when i think of something that panics me or causes anxiety, eating out or work issues i feel a burning sensation in my arms and shoulders. it not painful and only last a minute or less but I wondered if anyone else experienced this or what it could be.