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What Causes Fatigue And Depression After Stopping Sertraline Intake?

About a month ago I took myself off of my 100mg. Sertraline tablets..(originally taking for depression) Right now I m having several tests taken to find out why I m feeling so tired, sad, etc, I have some leftover sertraline pills and want to start taking them again. ;Should I start with 50 MGs or go right back into the 100? My doctor knows I went off of them, right now I m still awaiting results from the various tests and just feel the need for something to take away some of the anxiety. I could call him, but his nurse if not good about getting back to me and since I have some I d like to start NOW. Thank you.
Fri, 19 Dec 2014
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HI
Welcome to H C M
I am Dr B M GUPTA answering your question
You can start 'Sertraline 25 mg & increase slowly as per your doctor advice
Follow the instructions of your doctor carefully.self medication is not good.
Don't stop medicines suddenly,it cause more harm.Your doctor would prescribe better option.
Only medicines are not the treatment
Do yoga,relaxation exercise
Avoid caffeine,alcohol .
Take sound sleep,fresh fruits,plenty of water
Your would find out the cause of Depression,try to remove it
Best of luck
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What Causes Fatigue And Depression After Stopping Sertraline Intake?

HI Welcome to H C M I am Dr B M GUPTA answering your question You can start Sertraline 25 mg & increase slowly as per your doctor advice Follow the instructions of your doctor carefully.self medication is not good. Don t stop medicines suddenly,it cause more harm.Your doctor would prescribe better option. Only medicines are not the treatment Do yoga,relaxation exercise Avoid caffeine,alcohol . Take sound sleep,fresh fruits,plenty of water Your would find out the cause of Depression,try to remove it Best of luck