Hi
@TooMuchGlucose. It's more likely that the stress you're experiencing from anxiety will push your BG up rather than the Sertraline. Studies suggest that for those who
may experience a rise in BG, the rise is
minimal. All
possible side effects, of
any medication, no matter how small the percentage of people reporting the particular side effect, has to be reported just in case. It is a licensing requirement.
I am also prescribed Sertraline, and have been taking it since July last year. It helped me enormously once I reached the therapeutic dose for me. It's a very effective SSRI, which probably saved my life. I noticed
no BG rise, & still don't after using it for over a year. My BG is normally mid 4's to mid 5's, both fasting & postprandial.
Obviously, it's your call, but to be honest, I think it would be sensible to take the advice of your DNS & Dr, and take your prescribed medication. Stress, anxiety & mood problems can elevate BG levels enormously. Weighing up all of the available information, the Sertraline wins every time. I hope you feel better very quickly. Good luck.
