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Sertraline long term

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Pob13 · 07/03/2023 13:28

I have been on sertraline for over 10 years. No GP has ever said I shouldnt be on it long term until yesterday. I had a routine medication review with a new doctor who said I really need to think about coming off it.
Does anyone know if its ok to stay on it for this long?!

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cornflakegeneration · 07/03/2023 13:32

Following as I've been on it for about the same. I flagged it up at my last medication review and they suggested I get some talking therapy. Currently doing that but it's a long process.

PolarBearsForever · 07/03/2023 15:56

Following as I’ve recently been prescribed it and wondered the same.

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Pob13 · 07/03/2023 20:34

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This is my opinion aswell. I have tried coming off in the past and it just wasnt worth it.

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nutmegx · 09/03/2023 20:50

I've taken sertraline for 25 years. I was first prescribed at 16. I've had various different SSRI meds in addition or instead but always come back to sertraline. I think I'll be on it forever. I went cold turkey about 20 years ago and the withdrawal was extreme for about 6 weeks. At that time there wasn't awareness and the GP and psychiatrist kept suggesting it was impossible to have effects for so long. I don't feel I have any mood benefit from being on sertraline but staying on it prevents the withdrawal.

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Pob13 · 10/03/2023 09:13

@nnutmegx thanks, thats interesting to read.

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