Withdrawal syndrome may occur when taking sertraline and stopping it suddenly.
Sertraline is an antidepressant that is primarily used to treat symptoms associated with depression.
Sudden discontinuation of the drug will cause the patient to experience withdrawal syndrome, showing insomnia, anxiety, panic and fatigue, fidgeting, depression, anxiety and other psychological discomfort, there will also be dizziness, nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, muscle pain, limb tremor and other physiological discomfort, the specific response to sudden discontinuation of the drug, but also depends on the patient’s drug taking situation and the time of taking the drug.
The use of drugs for the treatment of mental illnesses should be gradually increased or reduced to give drugs, can not suddenly increase the dose or stop using, it is recommended that the patient in the guidance of a professional doctor to gradually reduce the amount of drugs, stopping the drug, can effectively prevent the occurrence of drug withdrawal events.