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THREE WEEKS ON MERT - HAD TO GET OFF

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paul20109
paul20109

Even after three weeks on this dreadful drug I was nothing short of a zombie, and needed to get off it immediately - easy! no way. I've felt nothing but sick, nauseaus, dizzy with a constant cough and headache after going cold turkey. I had no idea that after such a short time on this drug that the withdrawal could be so terrible. Anybody else had similar symptoms after such a short time? How long do the effects last?

   

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  • BLUESY
    BLUESY paul20109

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    HI PAUL,,,you do not say what mg, u was on,,also what for,,,it may have been too strong ,,,as it was with me it also made me a zombie,,i was on 7.5mg to start and had to reduce to 3.75mg,,,READ MY POSTS,,it worked wonders for me ,,i WAS very ill with dep/anx/chronic imsomnia/ect,,,i am ok now but still have sleep problems ,,,dr is going to give me a small dose of diazepam for a short time to help with sleep,,i would not give up hope with the mirt,,,it depends on your problems..i was on it 4 three months i also had side effects some bad but worked on it to get the results i was looking for,,,,,,bluesy,,,,,please reply if this helps you
  • switchman02263
    switchman02263 paul20109

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    Hi,

    I would see your DOC, as you have been on it for such a short time, It should not be haveing the WD like your are,  the MERT has a short 1/2 life, after 5 days it should be out of your system. not like other SSRi can stay in your system for weeks,  The issue with the doctor is they will want to give you anouther pill. If  you doint relly need it, ride it out.

    Good luck to you

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