Switched from duloxetiene to sertraline

[emmahearts]

Hi. I am desperate for help. I feel like I’m going mad. I had been on duloxetiene for years and felt it wasn’t working so my doctor switched me over to Sertraline 50mg. I have been on it about 5 weeks but am feeling terrible. I feel so anxious, feel like I’m choked up and want to cry but can’t, tired, tingly, and awful tension headaches. I feel like my body is racing inside and I can’t calm down. I went to my doctor a week ago and he said give it time, but I can’t go on like this. I’m so scared.
I read I had to wean off duloxetiene first, but the doctor said you can switch straight over from an SSNRI to an SSRI.

I don't have personal experience of sertraline but from friends that have taken it I think the side effects can be quite unpleasant for a few weeks. Keep in touch with your doctor and if you're scared - tell him you're scared.

If you feel you can't wait any longer for it to get better then make an urgent appointment and tell them.

I hope someone else will come along with more experience to advise but you're not alone

Thank you for your advice. Much appreciated. Merry Xmas