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Blackouts on sertraline?

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worriedmammy74
worriedmammy74

Hi. Has anyone experienced blackout on sertraline? My teenage son took sertraline for 8 months - usual symptoms starting off. In Jan doc tried to withdraw sertraline but didnt work out well at all - very bad suicide ideation, anxiety, ocd, so son gradually put back on. He is now having blackouts about 10 - 15 times/ day. EEG and MRI clear. Not sure if seizures from adverse reaction to meds or psychogenic from trauma of withdrawal. extremely worrying. Anyone any experience. Thanks

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  • brianmac
    brianmac worriedmammy74

    Posted

    Hi Brian hear just on the tablets no

    black outs but close to taking them just got the shakes sorry i cant help you more hope every thing works out take care xBrian

    • worriedmammy74
      worriedmammy74 brianmac

      Posted

      Thanks Brian. I appreciate your comment. Just trying to gather as much info as i can.
  • Scampi18
    Scampi18 worriedmammy74

    Posted

    So sorry for your son you both must be terrified, I have had side effects but nothing as terrible as that, is there no advice from gp or the hospital as to what to do next.

    are you both in touch with any outside help.

    i would personally keep phoning for ambulance so something had to be done, can't keep leaving him like that.

    i wish you both well and hopefully someone can give you some answers, keep us informed.

    • worriedmammy74
      worriedmammy74 Scampi18

      Posted

      Thanks so much. He's under mental health care team and gp. Had trip to a & e other day but was so awful it made seizures worse. Thats why we're not sure if they're psychogenic seizures. Certainly seem quite situational. Just trying to check out the sertraline angle too. Just feel so helpless and unsure. PG it'll be ok soon. Cheers for your comments.
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