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PND started Seroxat. Yuk!

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Lucylockett106 · 30/07/2012 07:16

Hi. Went to GP finally and he gave me seroxat. I've been taking them for about 9 days and the side effects are awful. Started with horrendous nausea and last 3 days I've had constant sweats, I thought my son had wet the bed but it wa me sweating... Its disgusting. Anyone know how long the side effects last and how quick they will pick me up? I feel worse than I did before I went!

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PiratesMolMabel · 30/07/2012 08:10

I spent a couple of years on seroxat. Like you I found the side effects horrendous for the 1st 2-3 weeks. I also found that if I was late taking them I started to feel dizzy & sick.

I suggest that you give it another week & if you're still experiencing really bad side effects that you go back to your GP. It's not uncommon for people to need to try more than one kind of anti-depressant before they find the one that suits them.

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Lucylockett106 · 30/07/2012 10:06

Thank you! The Nausea is easing but the sweats are ridiculous. I will see how I feel next week.. Thanks again x

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3plus2 · 25/10/2012 16:51

I've taken one I feel a bit funny and sicky too :( also read bad bad things about them I'm not so sure now

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anticipation · 26/10/2012 15:32

I've been on seroxat for about 10 years for pain attacks. Once I got past the first month, was fine, apart from when I ran out or took it late. Doc said it's not withdrawal symptoms but discontinuation effects. Am coming off because just found out ok pregnant, at least for dirt trimester.

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anticipation · 26/10/2012 15:33

That was meant to be for Panic attacks

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