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Coming off Sertraline

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EFM21
EFM21

Just after some advice as to whether anyone else as felt the same!

I've been on sertraline for about a year and a half, ended up going up to 150mg just after Christmas and decided after about two months to come off it and try therapy and beta blockers instead as it wasn't working for me any more.

I've been tapering off from 100, to 50 for 10 days, then 25 for 10 days then 25 every other day but i've felt so so nauseous all day, everyday, like a type of motion or car sickness - especially after moving, bending down or doing anything too quickly. I've got the brain zaps that people talk about but I had them before when i first came off sertraline about 2 years ago, before deciding to go back on, so they're nothing new.

I'm really struggling with feeling sick all the time, it's stopping me from doing things which is really annoying me now ! I've got about 14 days left of taking the 25 every other day so maybe by the end of it i'll feel better?

If anyone has felt the same, how long does it last and are there any remedies or ways i can stop the nauseous feelings?

thanks in advance 😃

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  • GodsServant
    GodsServant EFM21

    Posted

    Hi, yep, been there...too many times to my liking. Had the brain zaps, too.

    My nausea felt so bad and it lasted for 2-3 months. I had diarrhea, dizziness, but one time, it was the worst headache EVER. My rec is for you to take a Tylenol and get plenty of rest. My well-being nowadays consists of getting good sleep, walking, eating healthy, and try not to get stressed. For awhile, I felt like I was moving in slow motion - even getting up quickly made me feel horrible. So, other than Tylenol, just take it very easy. During this time, try not to take on new activities, etc. Just try to maintain a normal balance life. Ate eat comfort food that your body has been used to. It will pass.

    What's more concerning for me is that you realize the effects of getting off. I've gone off this drugs soooo many times, many times cold turkey, and my attack always comes back. And so, my best wishes for you.

    • EFM21
      EFM21 GodsServant

      Posted

      thank you for the reply! I'll try some of those things out 😃

      best wishes to you too

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