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Mirtazepine to Sertraline. has anyone done this?

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mumski Sat 13-Jul-24 10:43:21

I've been on Mirtazepine 45g for a few years but they seem to be losing their ability to help me. I finally rang my Dr this week and she is putting me on to Sertraline to see if that helps. It is a very gradual process to change from one to another. She warned I may get stomach upsets, but if it helps me that's a small price to pay.
I feel as if I'm living a half life. I know I'm so lucky with my family and friends. I have a new man in my life after being Widowed 5 years ago, who everyone gives the thumbs up to.
I'm anxious a lot of the time. If something is arranged, eg a concert, I would be quite happy if it was cancelled a lot of the time and indifferent if it happened.
I realise I've become very good at hiding how I really feel as I don't want people to worry about me.
Does anyone else have experience of this.
Thank you for any help.

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mumski Sun 14-Jul-24 11:04:33

Anyone? x

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Mt61 Wed 21-Aug-24 11:53:18

Sorry only just seen this post- yes I have been on Mirtazepine, came off due to putting on 3 st, swapped to sertraline but felt so ill off that drug- now on 10mg of Prozac & HRT weight gradually came off

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Cossy Wed 21-Aug-24 11:55:16

I’m on 100mg of Setraline, but didn’t move from another medication, it works really well but I have gained (yet more) weight.

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Kate1949 Wed 21-Aug-24 14:44:19

I've been put on 50mg of Sertraline. I've been taking it for 10 days. I have never felt so ill in my life. Panic attacks, dizziness etc. I am assured this will pass. Anyone else had this please? I have never been on antidepressants before.

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MissInterpreted Wed 21-Aug-24 15:03:09

It can take some time for your system to adapt to any antidepressant, Kate1949, but if you're really struggling with the side-effects from Sertraline, definitely get back in touch with your doctor. Not every antidepressant is suitable for everyone, and there are lots of others which you could try, so please don't feel you have to suffer or try to 'tough it out'.

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Kate1949 Wed 21-Aug-24 15:07:05

Thank you MissI. They have given me 28 days supply. I was going to see how I was when halfway through the pack but I am seriously struggling.

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MissInterpreted Wed 21-Aug-24 15:13:03

I would get back in touch with your GP as soon as possible then. They may want to switch you to a different one.

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Kate1949 Wed 21-Aug-24 15:15:38

Thank you. I think I will. Everything I have read says they can make you worse before they make you feel better but it's very difficult.

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Truffle43 Wed 21-Aug-24 15:21:06

I use Setraline and found the first few weeks were the worst. I felt awful and considered stopping taking them. It may have taken about 6 weeks before feeling good. Since then I have never regretted sticking with them. They have been very beneficial to me.Saying that some drugs are not suited to some people. I would definitely recommend giving them a try if anyone were to ask.

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Kate1949 Wed 21-Aug-24 15:22:59

Thank you Truffle. I'm glad they helped you.

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