2007-01-04 23:43:59 · 3 answers · asked by hazel 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I agree with previous answerer, you really need to see your doctor, you may well have something else going on. One possibility is that sertraline can mask pain (to a lesser or greater degree) and now that you are lowering the dose the pain is starting to break through. Maybe you have a sciatic pain (back injury causes disc to pop out of place putting pressure on the nerve which supoplies the leg causing pain);
2007-01-06 07:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sertraline is in a drug group called the SSRI's (Selective-Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors). SSRI's have been linked to a "cessation syndrome". They dont officially class Sertraline as an addictive drug. It's called Discontinuation Syndrome, ask your doctor about this. I havnt seen it affecting the legs before, but the syndrome has both somatic and psychological elements to it. So ask your doctor soon as possible
2007-01-07 09:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pains in the legs is not a known side effect of sertraline. however it would be better to get the opinion of you doctor. known side effects include dizziness. dry mouth, headaches and weight loss but the legs are not known. maybe your body is that used to the medication it isn't reacting very well to it gradually leaving your system but like i said check with your doctor.
2007-01-05 09:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by misspiggy231180 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a proper GP,
2007-01-08 09:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by NIGEL R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋