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Are There Withdrawal Side Effects From Sertraline?

Hi I ve come off sertraline and I just wanted to check that the way I m feeling at the moment it s normal and feeling very low body feels like a lead weight very tearful this is something that will carry on for a while I will I had to go back on the tablets
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you are wondering about withdrawal side effects from Sertraline . Well sertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors . There are many withdrawal side effects from Sertraline like anxiety , fatigue , trouble sleeping , depression and mood swings, loss of coordination , muscle spasms and dizziness. In your case the the symptoms you mention in query are due to withdrawal effects of this medicine . I would suggest you to take the help of your doctor in withdrawal of this medicine . Your doctor may suggest tapering of the medicine . Tapering helps your brain adjust to the chemical changes and can help prevent discontinuation symptoms. Sometimes, doctors can prescribe medicines to help with discontinuation symptoms such as nausea or insomnia.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Are There Withdrawal Side Effects From Sertraline?

Hi Dear , As per your query you are wondering about withdrawal side effects from Sertraline . Well sertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors . There are many withdrawal side effects from Sertraline like anxiety , fatigue , trouble sleeping , depression and mood swings, loss of coordination , muscle spasms and dizziness. In your case the the symptoms you mention in query are due to withdrawal effects of this medicine . I would suggest you to take the help of your doctor in withdrawal of this medicine . Your doctor may suggest tapering of the medicine . Tapering helps your brain adjust to the chemical changes and can help prevent discontinuation symptoms. Sometimes, doctors can prescribe medicines to help with discontinuation symptoms such as nausea or insomnia. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari