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Posted by gerri on September 15, 2010, at 2:10:52
I have previously been on fluoxetine long term (20 years)and ceased in February this year as I thought it may be causing the chronic urticaria I developed. I retrospect I don't think it did. As treatment for the condition I have I was treated with doxepin 75mg. Out of all the anitihistamines I took it was the only med that relieved the skin and general body reactions I was having (and still am).
I have been experiencing panic attacks, insomnia and uncontrollable sobbing for about a month. This was precipitated by my dog's death.
Following some helpful advice I received here from ed-uk ( and my GPs agreement) I have started 50 mg sertraline whilst staying on 25 mg doxepin. I started it yesterday and immediately noticed that I did not sob when I thought of my dog. However I remember when I started fluoxetine I felt very energised and had little appetite. Sertraline must work on a different neurotransmitter as I feel quite flat and somewhat numb.I am remaining on 25mg doxepin to alleviate my skin and other symptoms
I am glad that I feel calmer but was hoping to feel energised but sertraline does not seem to have this effect for me.
Thanks
Gerri
Posted by Phillipa on September 15, 2010, at 11:04:13
In reply to started sertraline, posted by gerri on September 15, 2010, at 2:10:52
I'm so sorry about your dog I still gieve loss of two 7 years ago. I have two others now. But I'm amazed that prozac lasted for twenty years for you isn't that about when it was released. Since Ed is great with meds I'm sure you discussed going back on the prozac. Did it poop out now for you and that is why no longer can go back on you. I've taken prozac when new and yes very energizing. I've also taken zoloft. At one time it was energizing then the next time not so. So maybe it just wont be the same as prozac for you. Have you discussed any other meds or are you planning to up the zoloft dose. Since your prozac dose was high you might need a higher dose of zoloft. Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 15, 2010, at 13:48:25
In reply to started sertraline, posted by gerri on September 15, 2010, at 2:10:52
>I started it yesterday and immediately noticed that I did not sob when I thought of my dog. However I remember when I started fluoxetine I felt very energised and had little appetite. Sertraline must work on a different neurotransmitter as I feel quite flat and somewhat numb. I am remaining on 25mg doxepin to alleviate my skin and other symptoms
It's early days. See how you feel in a few weeks time before you come to any conclusions about how sertraline suits you. 50mg is often adequate - you should probably give it at least four weeks before you decide whether 100mg is needed.
Posted by gerri on September 16, 2010, at 0:55:58
In reply to Re: started sertraline, posted by ed_uk2010 on September 15, 2010, at 13:48:25
Thanks for your replies Phillipa and ed-uk. I'm hoping to get a new dog when I return from a trip to Canada at the end of October. I just miss having that wagging tail and smiley face around so much.
I will give the 50mg sertraline some time Ed-uk and see how it I feel after a few weeks.
Posted by Maxime on September 18, 2010, at 23:40:12
In reply to started sertraline, posted by gerri on September 16, 2010, at 0:55:58
Dogs are the bestest therapists. I think they might be Freudian because they don't say much. I tell my dog all my problems and she still loves me.
Where are you visiting in Canada?
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