Citalopram to sertraline - side effects?

[Plantome]

I have been on citalopram 40mg for about eight weeks with mixed results. My doc has now switched it to sertraline 50mg rising to 100mg in a week’s time - apparently better for my heart. Should I expect the usual side effects o, having been on citalopram, is change likely to be smooth? Thanks

[brokenlight]

I don’t want have answers but I wish you the best ✨

[StevenWarboys]

Hi, how did the change go? I am on 40mg Citalopram and not feeling like it is helping much (so heaven knows what i would be like off it?) Cheers

[Plantome in reply to StevenWarboys]

I am feeling a lot better. Don’t know whether it is down to the change in medication or not. I would speak to your go and see what they think.

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Just be mindful coming off sertraline in future it’s a down right brutal ride. Read up on it. Not to say don’t take it just be aware.

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Ive been on sertraline for a couple years. Have been on 50 mg and a few weeks ago bumped up to 100mg due to increased depression. I havent had any side effects except when first starting and with dose change I had some intermittent nausea for a week or two. It lasted only a minute or two, never actually got sick.