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I have been on Sertraline for 18 days and want to stop taking the meds, due to server side effects. should I just stop or taper off? i cant continue with this drug and wish i had never started.
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robbie86846 lynn16003
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Hi Lynn,
Sorry to hear you are suffering with side effects of sertraline they certainly are not pleasant. I have been on Sertraline just over 4 weeks now. Side effects for me have been horrible and even still to this day. I use propranolol to take the edge of my anxiety alongside sertraline. I have just recently moved up from 50 mg to 100 mg of sertraline. They say give it 6 - 8 weeks to see benefits, by that time you should feel a benefit. What side effects are you having?
lynn16003 robbie86846
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Thank you for replying Robbie. i'm having terrible anxiety, can't t sleep cant eat and its made my tinitus really bad. i just want come off them, but i'm scared how its going to effect me coming off. i've only been on them 18 days, but dont think i can just stop them.
robbie86846 lynn16003
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No problem! Lynn if you don't mind me asking why did you start sertraline? Was it for anxiety? The side effects are terrible and I think that's why a lot of people stop taking sertraline early on. If you can I would continue on taking them and battling through if you feel as though you have a under lieing issue that needs addressed. If you cant continue on, before stopping I would speak to your doctor and ask for his advice on stopping sertraline cause I know it can cause a lot of side effects when you just stop taking them. But increased anxiety and sleeping issues are common when first starting the medication. I hope your well Lynn! Keep your chin up
lynn16003 robbie86846
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Hi Robbie, I started taking them for anxiety, i have had them in the past and never felt like this. i intend to reduce my dosage gradually and hoping because I've only been on them for just over a couple of weeks it wont be too bad to get off them.
robbie86846 lynn16003
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Since you are wanting to stop them doing it the way your doing it is the safest way to do so. Lynn have you tried a beta blocker for anxiety? I take Propranolol alongside sertraline and it defnitley helps.
lynn16003 robbie86846
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not heard of Propranolo Robbie, is it prescription only?
robbie86846 lynn16003
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Yeah I think its prescription only by GP/Doctor. Propranolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta blockers. It's used to treat heart problems, help with anxiety symptoms and prevent migraines. I think its pretty common for treatment with anxiety. I take it alongside my sertraline when I'm anxious and my heart is racing. Do a little research on it and you might find its something that benefits you.
lynn16003 robbie86846
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Thanks Robbie for information
tina04668 lynn16003
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Hi Lynn, I can attest to what Robbie said the side effects are terrible in the beginning! I've been on sertraline almost 3 months now and didn't think I would make it through, but I did and I'd say I'm about 85-90% better! I'm on 100mg for about 3 weeks now. If you aren't having life threatening reaction I would suggest riding it out, the benefits will pay off! Ultimately it's your choice though! If you stop sertraline I hope you find something else that works! Fight on!!!!
lynn16003 tina04668
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Thank you Tina, but i just need stop taking them. i have reduced from 50 to 25 today in the hope that it will gradually reduce. I dont know how long it stays in your system or how quickly the effects of the drugs take to subside in your system. i started off at 25 for 10 days then 50 for the last 7, then as of today back down to 25
tina04668 lynn16003
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I don't think it should be too hard to wean off them since it was a low dose and you didn't take it very long! I wish you luck and keep fighting! You'll find something that works for you!