Getting off Sertreline after 2 days (100mg)
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Hi all,
I have two days ago started Sertraline 1x 50mg per day, taken at night.
I have experienced bladder problems; frequent urination, insomnia, shaking and downgraded but persistent anxiety (worse than before taking)
At 2000hrs last night I skipped my 3rd tablet as after going to bed experienced an episode of anxiety (couldn't breathe, felt detached, restless, shaking) worse than anything I have ever, ever experienced.. I came close to calling an ambulance. However that passed in an hour, but left me with residual nervousness and insomnia. I am considering taking 25mg (half a tablet) in a few hours as I can't face another episode. It's the weekend and I can't getto my GP until Monday...
Any thoughts/advice please?
Thanks
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suzanne1963 Farseeker
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I felt exactly like this, very very scary, but please get advice before Monday! Just ring 111 or go to walkin centre (if you have one).
They do take a while to get in (and out!) Of your system, but its best not to change dose without advice. There is some excellent advice on here too. Once you feel reassured that its the med that is making you feel so ill, you know that they are working. You just have to get over this horrid time (different for each person). There is loads of advice on here. Dont feel you cant ring 111, they are really helpful and it is a medical need, so thy can g8ve you instant advice. Hope you have a better day.
Take care
Farseeker suzanne1963
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Thanks for the reply, 111 advised me to take the tablet I missed and they will check me at hospital later today.
Thanks again!
😃
suzanne1963 Farseeker
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The discussions on here help to make you feel you're not alone, but just remember, each and everyone of us will have different experiences, so don't get too hung up on negative views about Sertraline (or other meds). Also, it's worth keeping your GP informed about how you are feeling. If you don't tell them, they'll assume everything is going well and you may suffer needlessly.
Good luck at the hospital today, please let me know how things go.
Farseeker suzanne1963
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I spoke with the on call GP and was told that it can be 'difficult' but to take the tablet I missed last night and monitor it for 24hrs, he checked my bp and oxygen levels and said all was well.
I had very little anxiety going to the hospital but have this underlying anxiety constantly that I don't normally have.
The panic attack really scared me as my nerves and anxiety don't normally manifest themselves that way.
I have taken the tablet now, here's hoping for an improvement.
suzanne1963 Farseeker
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If you really feel after a month or so that you aren't improving, speak to your GP. Hopefully you have an understanding one. They are there to help, so don't be afraid to say you're struggling
Best wishes
Zio10 Farseeker
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God bless.
Zio
Farseeker suzanne1963
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I can't work like this and need to get back to it ASAP, I simply can't keep up with the different problems the Sertraline is giving me.
I now have oral thrush because of the dry mouth so another visit to the GP is necessary which will mean more tablets/meds with yet more side effects.
Crikey!
Farseeker Zio10
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To go through all that and be a mum of two, wife AND caregiver?
Wow. Inspiring stuff!
You are an example of just what is possible if you don't give up.
(For my part nerves/stress would set off my IBS making things difficult or impossible, these meds seem like a bit much)
Farseeker
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I can't relax, sleep easily, eat, stop shaking, dry mouth/cracked lips/urinating more, and have shortness of breath, no sex drive.. and had a massive anxiety attack last night.. I have taken THREE.
I do so wish I'd not taken them as I don't suffer with daily anxiety.
Sorry to rant on.
Farseeker
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I am going to cease taking them, only had three over four days the GP advised that this was fine to stop immediatly.
Feeling anxious now, hopefully that will pass soon...
Farseeker
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