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Hi there. I've suffered with PP a couple years ago and was put on sertraline and aripiprazole. My psychiatrist has said I'm ready to start coming off the sertraline only. So I have come off it in the last 2-3 wks but feeling terrible! Really sick, really dizzy, fuzzy head..... Is this normal?

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Hi hayleynevin,

I've not taken the drugs you refer to but I think it's quite common to experience some kind of side effects / withdrawal symptoms when coming off this type of medication.

The following website link might be helpful - choiceandmedication.org/ncm...

I hope things improve soon; do contact your doctor if you're concerned or the symptoms feel unmanageable.

J x

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Hi Hayleynevin

Really sorry you're having such terrible side affects coming off the drugs. How are you feeling now? I hope a bit better. I would definitely recommend talking to your psychiatrist and asking them about the symptoms?

I also wonder have you come off the drugs slowly. I know that this is definitely recommended and what psychiatrists usually do. I came off my anti psychotic very gradually, so that when I finished I was on the smallest dose so I think the withdrawl wasn't that bad.

I do hope you're feeling a bit better. Take care X

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