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Stopped Sertraline suddenly

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Crh007
Crh007

i need your help. My doctor put  me on Sertraline in November because I was having panic attacks due to a bad neighbour, I was taking 25mg and they really helpefd me. Forward to January and we have moved to a beautiful new home and life is good. I stopped taking Sertraline 3 weeks ago...however I am struggling at the moment, crying for no reason...eating and drinking too much. This is just not  me. 

Have I made a bad choice to stop ? Did I need them more than i thought I did ? I thought that 25mg was so low a dose it would not matter. What do you think? Go back on them ?

thank you xx

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  • danny09
    danny09 Crh007

    Posted

    Hello....The brain and body struggle some to regain normal functioning that's why you have these side effects..., having said that whether you stopped cold turkey or you were tapering off, withdrawal symptoms usually last from 7 to 14 days but can last up to 6 weeks.

    • debra34304
      debra34304 danny09

      Posted

      Hi dan how long does it actually take to kick in please 🌹

    • danny09
      danny09 debra34304

      Posted

      Hey Debra, if it doesn't kick in within 8 weeks then it's not the right medicine for you.

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