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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Sertraline
Question: can you stop taking the drug sertraline all at once or do you have to wean yourself from it.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It is not safe to stop taking sertraline suddenly. This course of action is likely to result in serious withdrawal which feels like having the flu -- it isn't dangerous, but very uncomfortable. You need to work with an experienced physician to slowly wean off the medication in a medically safe way -- you cannot do this on your own.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It is not safe to stop taking sertraline suddenly. This course of action is likely to result in serious withdrawal which feels like having the flu -- it isn't dangerous, but very uncomfortable. You need to work with an experienced physician to slowly wean off the medication in a medically safe way -- you cannot do this on your own.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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