Tag: Anxiety medication side effects

According to clinical trials for Zoloft (sertraline), nausea is one of the most commonly reported side effects, affecting approximately 26% of adults. The good news is that for most people, the initial phase of feeling sick with sertraline is temporary and should subside as the body adjusts to the medication. This initial period of adjustment is a common experience and does not indicate a failure of the treatment.

According to addiction specialists, a significant number of people experience severe gastrointestinal distress when withdrawing from benzodiazepines, an uncomfortable side effect known as "benzo belly". This condition highlights the deep physiological link between the central nervous system and the gut, which can be disrupted when stopping these medications.