Re: Sertraline and Amitriptyline (Zoloft & Elevil)

Originally Posted by
purplepie
still on same meds but only 50mg sertraline now.
Why has the dose been reduced?
Just had a virus and anti biotics, feeling really anxious and panicky post virus, could this be the reaction of anti biotic wiping out good gut bacteria?
Both the virus and antibiotics may be triggering the heightened anxiety. Anxiety disorders (also depression) are a type of auto immune disorder and may flare up when the immune system is in overdrive fighting infections. The gut and its microbiome also have considerable influence over the brain.
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