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Long Term Sertraline Effects

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lkw89
lkw89

Hi,

I've been on Sertraline for 3 years, changing dosages over time (up and down) after discussing with GP. I've been taking 200mg for about 9-12 months this time, and in the last couple of months i have really felt like its not as effective or not working. I have phases of deep lows with suicidal thoughts, and times of just numbness emotionally. I've not had this before where i am on the maximum dosage and still feeling so low and my anxiety being up and down as well. i'm going to see my GP but has anyone else experienced anything like this after long term usage??

THANKS!

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  • patient_mod2
    patient_mod2 lkw89

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    Hi lkw89

    We note from a recent post which you have made to our forum that you may be experiencing thoughts around self-harm. If we have misinterpreted your comments then we apologies for contacting you directly. But if you are having such thoughts then please note that you are not alone in this, and there are people out there that can help.

    If you are having these suicidal thoughts then we strongly recommend you speak to someone who may be able to help. The Samaritans offer a safe space where you can talk openly about what you are going through. They can help you explore your options, understand your problems better, or just be there to listen.

    Their contact details are on our patient information leaflet here: https://patient.info/health/dealing-with-suicidal-thoughts, which also offers lots of other advice on how you can access the help you may need.

    If you are having such thoughts then please do reach out to the team at the Samaritans (or the other people detailed in our leaflet) who will understand what you're going through and will be able to help.

    Kindest regards

    Patient

  • nicola97364
    nicola97364 lkw89

    Posted

    Hi I am on 200mgs currently and have been on sertraline for just over 3 yrs also and feel like this dose isnt working for me also. Did you go to your GP? I am thinking of dropping to 175mg myself to see if there is ant change.

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