Taking Sertraline 100mg
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Hi, I was taking Sertaline originally at a 50mg dosage which was quite quicly increased to 100mg. After a few months I started to feel like myself again so stupidly stopped taking them. I always feel anxious about going to the drs and although I have felt myself change back to my old ways haven't taken the tablets for months now. Would it be safe for me to just start taking the 100mg tablets I have left from last time or should I go back to the drs and be eased onto them? I would really appreciate your advise
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AdamE 4TH3N4
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4TH3N4 AdamE
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HopefulDee 4TH3N4
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4TH3N4 HopefulDee
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HopefulDee 4TH3N4
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.. hah!! I have 3 kids, single working mom...no time for these anxiety/panic attacks .... this med causes them at the beginning hoping this medicine was the right choice..... I was on Lexapro for 8 years and stupid me weaned off over summer because "I felt so good"....dummmmmmy!!!!!
4TH3N4 HopefulDee
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I work full time and have 2 babies. There's so much stress out on mums, it's no wonder we have anxiety problems.
Perhaps give them just a little longer as you've only been on the strongest dose for 5 days. If you feel you're not improving or getting worse then see a dr. They may decide to swap the medication.
Hope you start feeling a little mire like yourself soon xx
HopefulDee 4TH3N4
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Shed1976 4TH3N4
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It's important you have a doctor you can trust and feel comfortable with.
I suggest going back and discussing what's happened.
Hope this helps
4TH3N4 Shed1976
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Tezes 4TH3N4
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No these are nasty drugs please don't go back on them - try other methods of coping, counselling CBT, vitamins and other natural remedies. If you search on this site under ' sertraline withdrawal does it ever stop' you will find lots of helpful advice on alternatives.
All the best
BTW I am currently tapering off after being on them for two years, Its taken six months and I hope to be off them completely in a couple of months.
caroline02334 Tezes
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Any withdrawl from ANY SSRI'S Are awful .
Whilst I'm all for natural and I truly hope this works for you it does not work for all of us .
Wishing you well for the future xx
AdamE caroline02334
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Some people may be stuck with it forever. Whatever it takes to feel better. Most of us right now are willing to take a drug that could make us feel good for 1 day out of 7. But if you start feeling better every day don't come off of it right away. Definitely taper slowlyyyyyyyy. Like months of it. I've tapered to fast with SSRIs before and the outcome isn't great. Basically gives you your anxiety/depression back.
But take it for me, if you feel you need prescriptions, take it. But try try try to keep in mind to make think of them as a tool, not a cure. They can help you dig deeper into your mind to see what's truly causing you issues through therapy. I'm finding this out myself. After my foggy brain lifted a bit and I went to talk to a therapist (CBT) I think I may have found my anxiety issue. I left the place with no nausea. And to be honest I haven't had too much nausea the past 2 days now. Only get it when I think about getting nausea when eating. Have to train my thoughts to not spark up like they use to at every meal.
Wow I just rambled, sorry.
caroline02334 AdamE
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I totally agree with your thoughts on not letting a drug be a cure for everything I only wish I had done this year's ago and not wasted years being to scared to do anything .
May I ask if you was given the name of a good therapist from your doctor or did you look yourself? I'm currently looking for a therapist that is credited I know I certainly need CBT many thanks in advance xx
Tezes caroline02334
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sertraline did work for me and everyone's reaction to any drug is very different.... However this a cheap nasty drug, there is action being taken to ban it in the US as it has been proven to cause raised tricygliserides, blood pressure and cholesterol. Whilst I don't want to frighten anyone this drug has cancer listed on the side effects for goodness sake.
For someone who has come off it they have a golden opportunity to use others methods or even safer drugs to help them. If you search on this site for 'what you need to know before taking AD's etc and sertraline withdrawal does it go away you will see that what is happening here is not necessarily a relapse in depression but a withdrawal symptom which can happen out of the blue months after stopping this drug.
i am just urging caution this is not the only medication available and one to be avoided if possible,
best set wishes to all for happier times x
AdamE caroline02334
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AdamE Tezes
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caroline02334 Tezes
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All AD have some sort of profound effect on everyone who takes them, and then you could go down the road of pain killers, addictive and awful on the liver the list is endless I think what people need to realise is anything that is chemically man made there is always going to be a side effect.
Valium -the wonder drug back years and years ago, it's still used with caution of course.
I know your not scaremongering and I truly hope natural works for anyone that is willing to go down this road but remember even natural can cause unwanted effects, anything that is bioactive has the potential to react.
As for cancers well that's no big Suprise there, unless everyone is willing to eat fresh home grown and lead a healthy life style, not smoke or drink then there only hope is they are not carrying any cancer genes.
I truly do hear your concerns and I wish you well xxx
caroline02334 AdamE
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Take care and good luck for the future xx