MelJoy: Has anyone experienced skin itchiness while tapering off antidepressant?

[MelJoy]

I have been tapering off zoloft from 150 mg a day now at 50mg a day.  I am experiencing itchy skin, runny nose and allergy like symptoms.  Also skin craving feeling. Has everyone experienced this? How long did it last or am I permanently damaged. I have been on zoloft for 15 years....it stopped working even at the high dosage. Please give any feedback would be appreciated 🙏 

Edited March 31, 2022 by Frogie
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[Frogie]

@MelJoy

 

Welcome to SA. We are a volunteer run site helping member taper off antidepressants, or have tapered off and are healing.

 

This is your introduction page where you will receive information, ask questions and meet other members. We ask that each member only have one introduction page so we can keep all your information in one place.

 

First, can you please create a signature for us. Thank you.

 

Instructions:  Withdrawal History Signature

 

How long have you been tapering off of Zoloft? How have you felt, other that the skin issue? I'm going to provide some links for you to read.

 

Tips for tapering off sertraline (Zoloft)

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Dr. Joseph Glenmullen's withdrawal symptom checklist

 

What is withdrawal syndrome?

 

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

Here is a link that you mind find helpful on skin conditions when tapering.

 

 

 

We don't suggest supplements on here except 2. You might want to try one in a small amount, wait a few days before introducing the other.

 

Magnesium

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

After you read these links, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.