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Hi...im currently coming off sertraline. I was on a low dose to begin with of 25mg. What side effects have people been experiencing? I've started to feel light headed when I stand up...dont know if this is a side effect or my bp. It doesnt happen all the time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Pollypocket58 clare_sturdee
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Hi Clare, I was originally put on a 50mg dose of Sertraline but found the side effects too severe so I cut it to 25mg. I have since started to wean myself off the medication altogether as the side effects are worse than the symptoms I was getting before I went on it! My doctor told me with such a low dose and the fact I'd not long been on it she said I could just come off it cold turkey!! I'm glad I didn't take her advise as the withdrawals I'm getting are awful. Cold chills, muscle aches, insomnia, anxiety and irritability among others(no dizziness). I don't know which is worse, the side effects of being on it or the withdrawal side effects!
I hope things get better for you soon.
Anne
DaveyDee clare_sturdee
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Hi Clare,
I'm coming off 50mg Sertraline after Twelve weeks on them, I have Two weeks Supply left. So to ween myself off them I'm taking the first Seven Tablets every other day, then the last Seven every Second day. As Sertraline is one of the powerful drugs in the antidepressant family. Also I was told by a Paramedic that Sertraline can bring on as well as suppress Anxiety.
abbey60850 clare_sturdee
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Hi,
I've been on 50mg of sertraline for 4years. The last week I have cut down to 25mg. I'm feeling light headed, emotional, anxious and just plain weird. Are you having these same feelings? Just want to know how long it lasts for. Or maybe I should go back to my normal dose. Thanks
carol20314 clare_sturdee
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I’m just wondering how you got on while coming off sertraline. I’ve just cone off 50 mg which I’ve been taking for 2 years. It’s about two weeks since I took my last tablet. My main problem is the tooth grinding. I’m still grinding and feeling anxious. I’m wondering if these are the side affects or if I should start taking again? Any info greatly appreciated.