Can Zoloft cause a relapse?

[Mike555]

Hi everyone my name is Mike and I’ve been C diff free for over 3 years but just recently started on Zoloft and after 5 days I started getting bad cramping and diarrhea so I stoped it and I’m still getting the bad cramping and diarrhea. My question is does Zoloft destroy gut flora and could it cause a relapse?

[roy]

It wont cause a relapse but it can cause "seratonin syndrome" and diarrhea is one af the symptoms.
You should ask your Dr for advice.

[Mike555]

Thank you for the reply Roy I was starting to get a little concerned!! I’ve stop the Zoloft. Will book an appointment with my GP

[roy]

If you "need" something like zoloft you definatly must keep trying untill you find a drug that suits you.
Dont tough it out.

[Mike555]

To be honest I never had any problems growing up it’s really only been since I became very sick with c diff and ever since I have had very bad health anxiety, also I’ve developed muscle twitching all over my body for about 2 months mainly in my calf’s and legs tho. I’ve seen 3 Drs a neurologist and had tons of blood work and all saying it’s from stress. Has anyone else ever dealt with this I was worried that the 8 months I was on and off of vancomycin May of caused it. I also take .5mg of Ativan daily.

[georgina]

One of the most common side effects of Zoloft is that it gives D. Some people i know are that have chronic constipation are using Zoloft not only to keep their anxiety under control but also for transit.

[Mike555]

Thank you for the reply I’m still have some diarrhea, been off it for 3 days now!

[roy]

Zoloft has a half-life of about one day. That means that for every day that passes without taking the medication, the level in the blood falls by 50 percent. After one day, the level is reduced to 50 percent of the original level, after two days to 25 percent, after three days to 12.5 percent, and so on.
It takes a while to fully recover from side effects so if it IS the zoloft then a week might not be unusual.

[Mike555]

Thanks again for the reply Roy I’ve only gone once today so far and it wasn’t as bad as the last three days so hopefully a full recovery soon!! Thanks again! Stomach is still a little rumbling and gassy tho!!

[OCmama]

I tried Zoloft after the C. diff; it made me have worse anxiety, and gave me D :-/ I switched over to lexapro and it has helped with the left over anxiety from the infection. Good luck!

[Ril]

There are a lot of meds in that same class that are just different enough that they don’t necessarily cause the same side effects. OCmamma is right- Lexapro is known to address anxiety as well as depression so that is one of several options. Your dr should know of other meds that might help you.

[Mike555]

Thank you everyone for your reply’s!!

[Bobbie]

C diff is an anxiety ridden disease - the uncertainty involved in its diagnosis, treatment , and prevention is tremendous. Many of us develop "a case of nerves." You are not alone. The meds used in treatment can also cause similar problems. Catch 22.

Best of luck to,you. Keep posting

[Mike555]

Thank you, I’m still having some issues I definitely have some mucus and mild cramping but when I go it’s formed but the first wipe has mucus on it so not sure what’s going on any one have an idea? It also doesn’t feel like I fully get everything out.. if it continues will need to go see my gp?

[roy]

Were you posting here using a different name between January 2016 and December 2018?