Luna0110: withdrawals from Zoloft

[Luna0110]

Hi! I just got off of Zoloft. I started in 2018 on 50mg, increased to 100mg, and then went onto 150mg where I have been since in 2020. I got off Zoloft over two weeks ago. I tapered for 1.5 months. My symptoms are dizziness, heart palpitations, fatigue, weakness, easily winded, mental fatigue. Walking even short distances is very hard so much so that I couldn’t commute to work and have had to work from home. I have been considering getting back on a small dose of Zoloft. What do you think? 

[Frogie]

@Luna0110

 

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You tapered off Zoloft way to quickly. We don't suggest more than tapering 10% an month and some go much slower than that.

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

The slowness of slow tapers

 

 

The Brassmonkey Slide Method of Micro-tapering - Tapering - Surviving Antidepressants

Tips for tapering off sertraline (Zoloft)

 

 

 

Stability is really important when we are tapering off psych meds.  Please read the link about stability:

 

Keep It Simple, Slow, and Stable

 

 

 

Here is some important information about how these drugs actually work.  This explains why we get symptoms from going off of these medications:

 

How Psychiatric Drugs Remodel Your Brain

 

 

This helps you understand what withdrawal syndrome is: 

 

Video on Recovery from Psych Drugs

 

 

You could try a reinstatement of 1 mg. You would hold for 7-10 days as that is how long it takes to reach full stability in your system. Then the dose could always be adjusted. You want to start out slow because it is easier to updose than it is to taper off quickly as you know.

 

About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

How do you talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal?

 

 

Here is some information on withdrawal symptoms.

Dr. Joseph Glenmullen's withdrawal symptom checklist

 

 

We don't suggest supplements on here as they can be stimulating to the central nervous system (CNS), but we do suggest two that have been found to be calming. If you want to try one try a small amount and wait a few days before introducing the other.

 

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/15483-magnesium-natures-calcium-channel-blocker/

King of supplements: Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) - Symptoms and self-care - Surviving Antidepressants

 

When you are finished reading the links provided please reach out with any questions you may have.

 

 

[Luna0110]

Thanks @Frogie....my psychiatrist says that the lowest dose I can go back on is 25mg. I've consulted my doctor too, and he says the same. How do you get onto 1mg when no one will prescribe 1mg?? Am I missing something? 

[ChessieCat]

18 minutes ago, Luna0110 said:

Thanks @Frogie....my psychiatrist says that the lowest dose I can go back on is 25mg. I've consulted my doctor too, and he says the same. How do you get onto 1mg when no one will prescribe 1mg?? Am I missing something? 

 

Post #1 of this topic explains how to get non standard doses.  It is possible to make a liquid from a Zoloft tablet:

 

Tips for tapering off sertraline (Zoloft)