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What Causes Diarrhea While On Venlafaxine And Zoloft?
Question: I was on venlafaxine 300 mg. was not working so dr changed it to zoloft. took 150mg venlafaxine for a week then 75 mg with 50 mg of zoloft. then just 50mg of zoloft. I got diahrea upset stomach and referral pain to my sholder which is worse than an 8 on a ten scale. Now I have right quadron pain especially under my ribs. Is all this pain from going off venlafaxine and taking zoloft?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Sometimes Zoloft can cause stomach upset. This rarely lasts more than 2 weeks. What is likely happening here is some GI distress including gallbladder involvement, which will be temporary, and will resolve within a couple weeks. If these symptoms persist beyond 2 more weeks, talk to your doctor about switching to a different antidepressant with lower risk of GI side effects such as Wellbutrin.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Sometimes Zoloft can cause stomach upset. This rarely lasts more than 2 weeks. What is likely happening here is some GI distress including gallbladder involvement, which will be temporary, and will resolve within a couple weeks. If these symptoms persist beyond 2 more weeks, talk to your doctor about switching to a different antidepressant with lower risk of GI side effects such as Wellbutrin.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Had my gall bladder removed 5 years ago and had a hernia surgery under my ribs 2 years ago. Also had xrays on my ribs and nothing wrong. I just quit the zoloft was only on it for 2 weeks. just cant stand the pain. Thank you for answering in a timely fashion. Pain had started 3 wks ago but could tolerate it. Quit zoloft on Monday. Thanks again. Had an ulcer too so know what that feels like too.
Brief Answer:
Follow-up
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
I would try Wellbutrin instead of Zoloft, as it is less likely to cause GI side effects and is a very good antidepressant.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Follow-up
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
I would try Wellbutrin instead of Zoloft, as it is less likely to cause GI side effects and is a very good antidepressant.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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