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citalopram 40 to sertraline 50

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splodge_2309
splodge_2309

I went to Dr last Monday in a mess and unable to vote with dark mood and anxiety . He had changed me from citalopram 40mg to 50mg of sertraline. I have had to reduce my citalopram by half and now start my sertraline today. feeling really scared understand I am feeling worse cos I have reduced meds but terrified I'm going back were I was a few years ago. Had anyone be here? 

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  • julie1111
    julie1111 splodge_2309

    Posted

    hi give sertraline a go i tapered off mirtz and went straight onto sertraline they relax you..goodluck
  • angela1980
    angela1980 splodge_2309

    Posted

    Hi i no its easier said than done but just go with it. I came off ametriptaline and went on sertraline. They are the best if u just allow ur self to feel better. I was on them 2 years plus propanalol. I am now off them both. I was in such a dark horrible place at the time and i couldnt be were i am without the sertraline. Good luck xx
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure splodge_2309

    Posted

    Why are u reducing...changing meds...

    I take the same meds... cit for sleep antidepressant to help cope with mood swings etc.

    i would suggest u keep a diary on any changes u may experience . Perhaps this may help u & UR doc with treatment. Good luck. Be well.

    life is a gift. Healing thoughts sent UR way.

    • splodge_2309
      splodge_2309 hope4cure

      Posted

      Just doing as Dr told me said he didn't want me on both and I Couldnt  just stop

      Thanks to you both for positive message

  • sue22
    sue22 splodge_2309

    Posted

    Hi i was on them 3 weeks but came of as they made my very hot,
  • kathy_06966
    kathy_06966 splodge_2309

    Posted

    Hi ya splodge welcome to the site   Firstly I can understand how you are feeling  have had anxiety for quite a few years its a horrible place to be in  I am on sertraline and have been for 8 weeks   like you I was really worried about it not working and having negative thoughts. Apart from having diarrhea side effects (which has been pretty bad) I now feel a little more positive.  Cant put finger exactly on it but I know I definately feel better. This will happen for your   its a gradual process with ups and downs on the way but stick with it and you will get there good luck
  • splodge_2309
    splodge_2309

    Posted

    Just an  update day 2 and doing on except for diarrhea. Thanks for all three support in three last few days really need and appreciate it.  

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