Christinaaa: off Sertraline, still on and off dizziness/nausea

[Christinaaa]

Hi all, I was on Sertraline up to 75mg then from March-June then 50mg June-August then tappered off early September. I have been off for almost 2 months and recently started having mild dizziness, nausea, vision strain. My anxiety is increased and I am not surprised by that. I can handle that for now. Have you guys had the dizziness and spacy off balance feeling months after stopping Sertraline? It is so frustrating and it can make it hard to work or care for my kids. I am thankful I found this site. Thank you for any advice and help.

[Altostrata]

Welcome, Chris.

 

How did you go off sertaline? Did you have withdrawal symptoms while you were tapering? How's your sleep?

[Gertie]

HI Christinaaa,

 

I just joined because my 19 year old daughter is having very similar situation.  She was on 50mg for 11 years, and we tapered her off over a 6 week period (per Dr.) this summer.  She did great during and after, no issues.  Now 3 months later she's suddenly having major dizziness, headaches, nausea, stomach pain and falling.  I'm reading now about possible reinstatement - I left a message for her Dr. but I have a feeling he won't believe this is tied to the sertraline - he had the attitude that 50mg is a small dose and it wouldn't be a big deal, and I stupidly believed him.  We don't have any left in our house, so will need him (or someone) to give us a new Rx if we go that route.  I'm not really comfortable "experimenting" on her, but at the same time she's in college and missed 2 days last week because she felt so sick and felt unsafe to drive and she's miserable.  I hope you get more replies and suggestions.  I really feel for you.