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Three nights cold turkey

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nicola97364
nicola97364

I've been on 200mgs Sertraline and recently my prescription ran out a few days ago with my anxiety j out off everything even going to my doctor. Anyway the last 3 nights I havnt had any so just went without and woke up drenched in sweat every night. sheets and pillows. I'm just wondering has anyone else had this or if anyone every just stopped taking them.?

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  • chelsea54783
    chelsea54783 nicola97364

    Posted

    hi lovely sertraline is known to have a late withdrawal process, so for example withdrawals could hit immediately or months down the line everyone is different, you have a 3 week window to reinstate the dose back up to 200mg so you can taper slowly to prevent withdrawals. i recently tapered down 200-150mg 3 days ago and im suffering heightened anxiety already and sweating, low mood and agitation etc, they recomend a 5-10% decrease every 2-4 weeks to prevent any drastic withdrawals, not everyone experiences withdrawal symptoms either. hope you feel better soon xx

  • lorna811
    lorna811 nicola97364

    Posted

    i came off sertraline after two years. for most people it is vitally important to taper off slowly..really slowly i took months. i used a sharp knife to cut my pills and asked the doc for the 25mg pills. i still took at least 3 weeks between each taper. for a week after tapering down i would feel really cloudy and off, not pleasant. there are many posts on this site about sertraline withdrawal symptoms and how to best taper off.

    A chemist can give you a weeks medication without a prescription in emergency situations

    Once again i would highly recommend tapering off slowly, but i accept that everyone is different! Good luck.

    • nicola97364
      nicola97364 lorna811

      Posted

      Thanks lorna It wasnt my intention to stop taking the sertraline at all just wasnt bothered going to my GP. Silly me!! I'm getting my prescription tomorrow so will ask doc about reducing from 200mg safely because it's a horrible feeling especially carrying my 9 month old when I get really dizzy spells down stairs ect..

    • nicola97364
      nicola97364

      Posted

      ive also been on Sertraline for 3 years now started on 25mg and up to 200 since February

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