Can antidepressants cause vomiting?
Since starting my antidepressant medication last week, I've been feeling quite nauseous and had a few instances of vomiting. Is this a common side effect of these medicines? Should I be worried, or is it normal?
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5 months ago
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Don't go by what people say on forums about ginger tea curing this. Antidepressants affect serotonin receptors in your gut, which can cause real nausea and vomiting. If this is happening, your psychiatrist needs to review your dose or change the molecule.
5 months ago
I totally panicked and wanted to stop my therapy when I threw up on day three. But my doctor reassured me that the first two weeks can be bumpy as the brain adjusts. I stuck through it and the vomiting stopped completely by week two.
5 months ago
Yes, it is a classic side effect of SSRIs when you first start them. Don't suffer through it in silence. Just call your doctor and ask for an anti-nausea pill to take alongside for the first week.
5 months ago
Vomiting can really disrupt your workday. When I faced this, I started taking the medication right before bedtime with a light snack, as advised by my doctor. This way, I slept through the peak nausea period and saved my morning productivity.
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4 months ago
I just started my dose yesterday and felt so dizzy and threw up twice. I am feeling super anxious about taking tonight's pill. Has anyone else felt this sick in the beginning?
5 months ago
Beta, please don't worry too much. It is just your body getting used to the new medicine. Drink small sips of cold water and rest. If the vomiting continues for more than three days, we will talk to your doctor, okay?