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Stopped taking sertraline suddenly due to running out.

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Lil99
Lil99

Just need to make sure I can start taking them again tomorrow when i go chemist.

I havnt had them for four or five days now and I cant sleep, cant sit still, have pins and needles in my face, head, shoulders and arms, I keep feeling dizzy and light headed and cant stop crying for no reason and over reacting to small things.

Can i just take them again tomorrow and be okay or should i ring the doctors? Thanks

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  • angelo88861
    angelo88861 Lil99

    Posted

    You should call your doctor asap and follow his instructions. You are going through withdrawal symptoms you cannot just stop taking anti depressants.
    • Lil99
      Lil99 angelo88861

      Posted

      Yeah I know, was stupid of me to do stop but didn't do it intentionally. Couldnt get to the chemist and then when i could it was today and today its shut. Thankyou, will ring the doctors.

  • lucy1969
    lucy1969 Lil99

    Posted

    When you pick them up tomorrow, have a word with the pharmacist. They should be able to advise you if you can't get hold of your GP.

    I would imagine it's fine. I stopped taking my venlafaxine last year for a week for a similar reason and when I spoke to my GP she was happy for me to restart at the same dose.

    But best to check as all medicines are different.

  • Guest
    Guest Lil99

    Posted

    I have been on Paxil for over 25 years, travel a lot on business and have forgotten them occasionally when I was gone for a few days. Definitely felt the first symptoms of withdrawal after a few days.

    I just jumped right back on them when I got back, without incident. But it doesn't hurt to give your GP a call and seek his advice.

  • valerie01412
    valerie01412 Lil99

    Posted

    If you stopped them abruptly that's probably why you feel the way you do,   The pharmacist should proobably be able to tell you, if not ring the Doc.

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