Incontinence on Zoloft: Should I Switch Medications?

Do you feel a herniated disk @wise ?

I'm on the same dose of the same medication. Urinary incontinence isn't a known side effect of sertraline, so until that's proven, I would talk to either a neurologist or a urogynecologist. If you've had new or worsening lower back pain, the incontinence could be related to sciatica caused by a herniated disc, and one of those two specialists will be able to assist you better than psych or your GP can

He thought about it but did not do so. Thanks

Since I'm not a doctor, I can't provide any certain diagnoses or treatments, but for the time being, practice Kegel exercises 3 to 4 times a day. They will help strengthen the tone of your urinary sphincters. Could help reduce the frequency/volume. But I'd recommend speaking with a physician in that field.

And your doctor didn't consider referring you to a urologist?

I did mention it to my doctor but because it is working, we have kept it on. It is urinary. I have had two instances of full bladder, but usually it’s a small amount.

Odd. Incontinence is not (yet) listed as a side effect of sertraline. Definitely mention that to your doctor, but it could be something you need to see a urologist about. Of course I didn't ask. I assumed. Is it fecal or urinary incontinence? And on what scale--small releases or large/full bladder?

I have been taking the medicine at increasing doses since late July 2021, and the issue started around November-Decemberish of 2021

I'm a nurse. May I ask when the incontinence issue started, and how long you've been taking the zoloft?