1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Sertraline

How long do side effects of coming off sertraline last?

Posted , 5 users are following.

shelly84
shelly84

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 😐

1 like, 23 replies

23 Replies

Next
  • lorraine82455
    lorraine82455 shelly84

    Posted

    How slow did you ween off. It is important that you go down slowly.
    • shelly84
      shelly84 lorraine82455

      Posted

      I cut down to 25mg from 50mg for a week then took 25mg every other day for another week.
    • lorraine82455
      lorraine82455 shelly84

      Posted

      I think that is too fast. I was told two weeks first lower dose then two week on the next. Etc. example 50 then 37.5 for two weeks, then 25 for two weeks then 12.5 for two weeks then every second day of 12.5 then every third day etc. look online. Lots of good info how to stop the drug
    • shelly84
      shelly84 lorraine82455

      Posted

      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
      lorraine82455 shelly84

      Posted

      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
      shelly84 lorraine82455

      Posted

      Im taking propranolol for the anxiety its helping the physical symtems not the mental.
  • lorraine82455
    lorraine82455 shelly84

    Posted

    And exercise,and meditation 
    • philip49799
      philip49799 lorraine82455

      Posted

      and Hypnotherapy and maybe even Acupuncture? Good luck and blessings from me.

      Weening off should be far more gradual than your GP suggested...sorry but that is my opinion, not a professional comment.

      P

  • sharen74613
    sharen74613 shelly84

    Posted

    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
      shelly84 sharen74613

      Posted

      Hi sharen. Lol. Im gonna stick it out. I found listening to you and other people much more helpful then my doc. Thank you
    • sharen74613
      sharen74613 shelly84

      Posted

      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
      shelly84 sharen74613

      Posted

      Its comforting to know im not the only person whos gone through this. Thank you sharen 😊

    • lorraine82455
      lorraine82455 shelly84

      Posted

      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
      lorraine82455 sharen74613

      Posted

      How did you ween off them. Just starting to come off 50 which I think made me worse, much more jumpy and anxious 
Back to top
Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.