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I have vertigo and anxiety and panic attacks just started taking steraline 50mg, everytime i yawn i feel like throwing up and being sick, bad headaches, when i swallow it is dry, and i'm feeling really really spaced is this normal with sertraline?

Q: i have vertigo and anxiety and panic attacks just started taking steraline 50mg, everytime i yawn i feel like throwing up and being sick, bad headaches, when i swallow it is dry, and i'm feeling really really spaced is this normal with sertraline?

: Yes, those are common side effects of sertraline. I would recommend to lower the dose in half and gradually increase dose as tolerated until your symptoms are under control.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, those are common side effects of sertraline. I would recommend to lower the dose in half and gradually increase dose as tolerated until your symptoms are under control.

Answered 9/29/2022

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A member asked:

I have vertigo and anxiety and panic attacks just started taking steraline 50mg, everytime i yawn i feel like throwing up and being sick, bad headaches, when i swallow it is dry, and i'm feeling really really spaced is this normal with sertraline?

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