So after doing some reading on sertraline I’ve decided to at least lower my dose. Currently at 85.5 for two days and 75 since August 19th and I just want to go back to 50 msg and then rethink the whole thing and maybe stay there for the 6 weeks or so and see how I feel/ I’m scared to stay on this mess now but it really has been helpful!
I’m hopeful that 50 msg will be helpful too.
I came off sertraline too last spring. I weened one week from 50 to 25 then 25 another week as recommended from my doctor. I was very nervous but I didnt have many side effects. I had some small anxiety moments and a little dizziness at times but nothing too bad. I too just wanted to get off of it after reading many negatives. Best of luck getting off of it.
Becky how long were you on it? Did 50 msg help?
I was on it for one year. And it helped my anxiety. I was on 75 and went down to 50 in beginning because i did not want to take more than I needed. Yes I did just fine on 50.
Hi Becky. May I ask what the negatives were? And why you were eager to get off? I’ve been on 25mg for about 6 weeks and it’s been helping me so far.
I suffer terrible depression and anxiety and a whole lot more including insomnia, that is why this email is so early, i have had every known drug under the sun, from 14yrs of age now 54yrs, and with all my experience, some drugs save lives, some you need and others are a crutch, i have been on this drug made me so ill, been off it now for 5 weeks , depression still there had to do something about it and because i had to get to the root of my depression, because there is always a reason why you feel this why, and now i am counselling, she my counsellor is amazing, understanding, patient, and most of all listens, and i can honestly say, i am on the road to recovery, i suffer terrible panic attacks and yesterday i went out and got my nails done, i feel great, good luck to you all jaybabes x