View Full Version : Extreme dizziness? Setraline withdrawal?
Lately I've been doing very well with my anxiety and haven't had a panic attack in months. I'm on 50 mg Setraline but haven't taken it in about 4 days because I ran out and can't get a doctor's appt until Monday. Today I have had extreme dizziness that comes in rushes and electric jolts throughout my body. This is sparking my anxiety and I'm wondering if this could be withdrawal from my meds? I was on a very low dose(only 50 mg) and I thought the withdrawal wouldn't be this bad in such a low dosage
It's more than likley withdrawal,you should never stop these meds suddenly but should withdraw slowly.you could go back on the same dose stabilise and the come off it slowly
I'm also on sertaline 50mg but haven't started the course yet because I'm concerned about the side effects. Did you get any? Do you feel better on them ?
I'm also on sertaline 50mg but haven't started the course yet because I'm concerned about the side effects. Did you get any? Do you feel better on them ?
Hi Daniel I've been on sert twice I didn't get many side effects and they helped lift my depression,I found them easy to get on and off
They did disturb my sleep though so when I felt better I came off them
Don't worry about taking them,I used to pretend they were vitamin pills
Defo withdrawals! If I went a day without my anti d's I would get a very strange intense spacey, dizzy head anytime I moved slightly. So if you have gone 4 days with none you are guaranteed to feel shit! You should never stop like that for a few days,
Have any of you had any bad experiences on sertraline? I am thinking about starting this as from what I have read it is the one with the least bad effect on the heart. Im getting panic attacks anytime I leave my house now so it aint good. Antidepressants seem to stop the panic attacks, not sure how this actually works? Looks like I am going to be on these meds forever and who knows what its doing to our bodies
Sorry for the late reply. I've found that sertraline has really helped my anxiety, and I haven't had any side effects besides the withdrawal symptoms. I still haven't taken my sertraline. I had an appt with my doctor and told her I was ready to come off it, but she told me that because I'm on the lowest dosage (50 mg) I didn't have to taper. Granted she's not a psychiatrist, just a regular gp. I'm having some horrible symptoms but I'm not sure if it's withdrawal since my gp said I shouldn't have any. I've been getting extreme dizziness and sleepiness, and it is really affecting my daily life. Is this still withdrawal? Should I go back on it for a bit and taper even though it's a low dose?
its withdrawal,doctors should know better,you should always taper off slowly
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