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Posted 6/26/2017 12:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All,

I've been on sertraline for about 18months after I had a bit of a life crash resulting in panic attacks in December 2015; to be honest it was completely stress related.

Started on 50mg for a year, then increased to 100mg about 6months ago. However, recently went on hols (2weeks ago) and forgot to take enough meds with me, so had to reduce my dosage from 100mg to 50mg.

Had been feeling better for a good while and had been considering coming off it for good. My life issues are resolved or being resolved (and have done much work through personal Counselling). So have been to see GP to discuss coming off it, and she was very supportive.

However, she has advised me to take my normal 50mg for 2 weeks, then 50mg every other day for a week, then 50mg every 3 days for a week/2weeks and then to stop.

Has anyone tried this method, rather than slowly reducing the dose?

I'm a little anxious about the every other day reduction method. I'd prefer to slowly reduce the amount.

Anyone with experiences of either? Or both?
Posted 6/26/2017 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Madam,

I have come off of sertraline before. I came off it with the every other day regimen. I would go with the doctor's advice and follow this. I can't say that this was easy to do because it was hard for me to gauge withdrawal symptoms when I was coming off sertraline. At the same time, I was coming off Clonazepam and I had nothing to control my anxiety. So I cannot give you an accurate depiction of what the zoloft withdrawal will be like.

Try out the every other day reduction. If you don't feel well, call your doctor and let them know and then perhaps you can go a bit slower in your reduction.
Posted 6/26/2017 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
Helli MS and welcome!

I agree with trying your doctor's method...and seeing how you do. To my understanding, Sertraline is one of the easier discontinuations, so hopefully you won't run into any difficulty.

Well done with the hard work towards your recovery thus far! If you'd like to check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great material to add to your tool belt...please feel free. smile

Post with us anytime for support and encouragement too. We understand, care and support is key.

Scaredy Cat
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