Weaning off of Sertraline

[ShiningStar1990]

Morning all,

I am currently half way through the 3rd week of weaning myself off of sertraline. I had post natal anxiety and some OCD issues.
I was taking 100mg daily for the past year. After discussions with my doctor we agreed to slowly wean myself off of them. Week one 100mg daily, week two 50mg daily, week three 50mg every other day, week four 50mg every 2 days.

I am finding myself feeling a little bit sketchy, light headed and feeling spaced out. I am feeling slightly anxious about whether I am giving my daughter enough of my time and love, although nothing is different between me and her from 4 weeks ago so I know this is irrational thinking. I am a lot more quiet at the moment with my partner which he is finding hard I think, he has become distant with me and I think he is taking it personally when actually its nothing to do with him. I did explain that whilst coming off the meds I may act a bit weird.
Anyway, struggling to speak with a doctor because there are no appointments for another 3 weeks so need some advice from anyone who has come off of these tablets or are coming off of them.

Thanks in advance 😊

Could you go slower than that - 75mg for a month then 50mg for a month etc?

That seems quite quick. I came off 50mg over a few weeks and still had the symptoms you describe. They did pass after 2 days of last tablet. Strange dreams and crawling skin. Lightheadedness

The only time I have successfully come off antidepressants without needing to go back on them again within a couple of months I did it very slowly. Was on citalopram at the time although have also taken sertraline. Think it took me about 18 months to fully come off them.

Your doctor should see you sooner than that if you are being treated for your mental health.
You can slow the weaning yourself, its different for everyone and to be honest GPs have little idea about antidepressants and mental health drugs.

Thank you for your comments.

I spoke to my local pharmacist who said the doctor is trying to take me off of them way too quick and has suggested 50mg daily for a few weeks, then 50mg every other day for a few weeks etc etc.

I felt absolutely awful and the pharmacist had said I was having withdrawal symptoms and I was at the beginning of the rebound effect. Thanks for all your comments. I will be weaning off much slower now.

I think so, there is no hurry at all. Take your time