Coming off Sertraline
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Hi, I have been on Sertraline for about 7 years now and was prescribed 200mg tabs. I decided about 5 weeks ago to stop all my meds including this one, just to give my body a break. I have stopped suddenly without weaning myself of this drug, I was fine up until this week, I have been having dizzy, spaced out feelings in my head but my mood was ok. Now this week I am feeling terrible, my mood is at an all time low, I feel irritable and angry, and it has been the worse I have ever felt so I am thinking of going back on them tomorrow as I cannot bear feeling this way any more, it is total despair. I would be interested to hear of any views, should I carry on and see if these side effects will pass or should I go back on them and feel happy again, maybe I just don't produce enough seratonin and will have to stay on them indefinitely.
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Resigned2B elaine30474
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I commend your reasons for wanting to adjust to life without meds. These anti-psyche meds were NEVER meant for longterm use. When used longterm you can develop 'longterm' side effects. Be careful and titrate safely!
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Joe_Slim elaine30474
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Be sure to consult your doctor about tirtration. He'll specify how much you can reduce the dosage by, and how frequently you can reduce dosage. For example, he might say something like reduce dosage by 25mg every month. But pay close attention to how you feel. If you notice you are feeling crappy, bump the dosage back up. Once you feel you are comfortabely re-stablized, try bumping the dosage back down.
Docs will tell you that the summer months are the best time for trying to wean yourself off a med, because you'll be getting more Vitamin D ("Vitamin Daylight").
Best!
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