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coming off sertaline

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joanne1987
joanne1987

how long has it taken people to come off sertaline and how long has everyone been on it

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  • jcee
    jcee joanne1987

    Posted

    I was on 100mg for about a year. Been on 25 for a week now.Not sure how its going yet.keep getting anxiety attacks and a bit depressed.I'll stick at it. Has anyone else got any exp of this?
  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee joanne1987

    Posted

    I am on it right now for over 2 years. My pattern is using it 2 to 3 years at a time, then I can sail on my own for 2 or so years, then some major life shock takes me down again and I return to my friend, Sertraline. Depressive disorder is a beast that rears it's ugly head but I have a good weapon!

    I always let my doctor know when I want to ween off and ask him how to go about it so it will be safely done.

    Dawn, US

    • DawnDedee
      DawnDedee

      Posted

      Usually it takes 2 to 2 1/2 weeks to ween off.
    • joanne1987
      joanne1987 DawnDedee

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the advice I think I might stay on till summer ive only been on it since September
  • Amy-Lou
    Amy-Lou joanne1987

    Posted

    I've been on it for a year and a half and have been reducing from 100mg for the past six months or so. Currently taking 25mg once a day. I think the key is to take it slow and obviously speak to your doctor first before reducing.

    Best of luck smile

    • joanne1987
      joanne1987 Amy-Lou

      Posted

      Thank you amy-lou for your advice I think I will give it a few months then speak to the doctor
    • Amy-Lou
      Amy-Lou joanne1987

      Posted

      No probs. All the best with it, let me know how you get on
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