How long do side effects of coming off sertraline last?
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Hi everyone.
I was on sertraline for 2 months after being on fluoxetine for years then weaned myself off with advice from the doctor. Its been 3 weeks since i took my last tablet iv had terrible side effects anxiety is the one im worried about. Iv been to my doc for advice on what to do about the effects and he said that the effects should have gone by now and this is my original symtoms coming back and has given me some other meds to try. I want to know how long its taken for other people in the same situation before i take any meds as i don't really want to go back on antidepressants if i dont have to. Some advice please 😐
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lorraine82455 shelly84
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shelly84 lorraine82455
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lorraine82455 shelly84
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shelly84 lorraine82455
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My doc advised me to do that because of the side effects the sertraline wer giving me . Iv been looking online and people have said its taken them up to 6 weeks for the widrawals symtoms to stop. I just dont know weather its widrawal or a relapse for me 😣
lorraine82455 shelly84
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It's the drug, I think. It stays in your system for along time, making you feel very anxious. Call your Dr and get something for anxiety until you are clear of the Sertraline. Or go to your health natural store, they will have suggestions. I take Ativan low dose,
shelly84 lorraine82455
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lorraine82455 shelly84
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philip49799 lorraine82455
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Weening off should be far more gradual than your GP suggested...sorry but that is my opinion, not a professional comment.
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shelly84 philip49799
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sharen74613 shelly84
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Hi Shelly, I think the doc told you to come off to quick . I no the doctor surpose to no best but he/she hasn't been on sertaline. But all the people on this form have . I've been off my tablets for 17days and I still get anxiety shakey in the morning and don't sleep very well , but I'm going through menopause too , I'm coming back as a man next time . Lol. But hang on in there I think it's still the tablets in your system. I've been on mine for 5years so I'm expecting for the withdrawal to last a while. Keep on this form it really helps .
shelly84 sharen74613
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sharen74613 shelly84
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Bless you Shelly , I found this form helpfull too , its because it's really people going through the same , and we all carnt be wrong lol, and it's nice to no we are not on our own. Take care I'm here if you need a natter😃😉
shelly84 sharen74613
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Its comforting to know im not the only person whos gone through this. Thank you sharen 😊
lorraine82455 shelly84
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This forum is helping me too. I am just starting to ween off so not sure how I will feel. I agree with Sharon, coming back a man next time. I am going through menopause too🙄, but I know the it's time to feel me again.
lorraine82455 sharen74613
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