Forgotten anti depressants

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teacoffeeorpassthegin · 05/08/2026 06:57

Aargh am on holiday and have forgotten my sertraline.
Part of me thinks is this ok as I want to try and come off them. History- started after both parents died within relatively quick succession. Was on 100mg but have got it down to 25mg and do occasionally forget a day.

Have been on them for 3 years.

Any advice on how to support how I may feel? And should I start up again when home.

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Sesquioxides · 05/08/2026 11:01

I’d try and get an emergency supply from a pharmacy. They are OTC in some countries. I came off it with no side effects but I dropped to 12.5mg first; lots of people get brain zaps or headaches when they stop sertraline.

Purtyburty · 05/08/2026 11:03

I would try and get a quick appointment out there as stopping without dropping slowly can have side effects. I think it would also give you the peace of mind to continue to enjoy your holiday.

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teacoffeeorpassthegin · Yesterday 06:53

Thanks all

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LoafofSellotape · Yesterday 06:56

You mustn't come off the cold turkey, if you want to come off then you need to taper off very slowly over weeks/ months. Holiday isn't the time to do it. Go to the pharmacy and see what they say.

timtamsarebetterthanpenguins · Yesterday 06:58

I’m not recommending it but I came off sertraline cold turkey and was absolutely fine.

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