Setraline

[Discosticks]

What are they actually prescribbed for? I've been advised from my chemist I'm not prescribed them no more!

[Bananas5]

They are an anti depressant.

Did your GP prescribe them in the first place? It is never a good idea to stop taking suddenly. Like all drugs coming off them slowly is advised

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[Discosticks in reply to Bananas5]

Thank you. Since my accident in 2006 I've been on so much medication I get confused what things are for

[Bananas5 in reply to Discosticks]

You are welcome. But do take care coming off them. Ask your GP or pharmacist

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[daveeb]

I was prescribed them for antidepressants. The ones that I used to have were Citalapam but they didn't help so I now take Sertraline and they are much better. I even manage to sleep better at night, which was a big part of my depression. Dave

[Discosticks in reply to daveeb]

Exactly me. No sleep as always in pain which made me so depressed but these helped me loads!

[deejames]

Pat is correct. Stopping abruptly is not good news. I had to for medical reasons and it was very unpleasant for many days . Tapering is a good idea

Dee

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I agree with what everyone has said - you cannot just stop taking them as you will get withdrawal symptoms which aren't nice - wean yourself off slowly - go and see your GP so that you can work on this together as to what will be the best way forward for you. Best of luck and take care 😘😘😘

[Discosticks]

Tank for the advice. Made appointment for Tuesday to sort it!.x

[Discosticks]

I could hardly sleep at all and that made me depressed,moody and tired. With these I sleep well (take m 2 hrs b4 bed,bathe then out like a light) felt better each morning after a good night's sleep but always have pain!!