kippaxlady: introduction. Stopping zoloft 25mg

[Kippaxlady]

Hi. Thanks for accepting me. 
 

I’m 51 and female. UK based

 

I took Zoloft 50mg for anxiety for over four years. 
 

A year ago I dropped it to 25mg with no issues. 

 

Three weeks ago, I stopped Zoloft altogether. 
 

Symptoms:-

 

Headaches

Insomnia

Itching

Brainfog

Vertigo

irritability

 

Can you help advise me.  I work full time in a busy, corporate job and this is quite debilitating.  
 

After three weeks of no tablets do I go back on 25mg or a lower dose?  I don’t know what to do. 
 

I’m waiting to get an appointment with my gp, it could be weeks away. 
 

Thanks

Edited July 4, 2023 by manymoretodays
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[Kippaxlady]

Hi. 
 

I was on 50mg of Sertraline for about four years and then two years ago I cut this to 25mg with no issue.  
 

Three weeks ago I decided to cease medication. The first few days were really okay and then boom. Now suffering with:-

 

irritability 

outburst of anger

dizzy spells

headaches

insomnia

itchy skin

 

Now I’ve found all these resources I’m still unsure what to do for the best. Do I go back into a lower dose, or ride it out.  
 

I can’t get a Dr’s appointment for another two weeks.  
 

Any advice gratefully received. 
 

I am a 51 year old female.  

Edited July 4, 2023 by manymoretodays
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[Altostrata]

Welcome, @Kippaxlady

 

I understand these symptoms have not gotten better over the last 3 weeks. Low-dose reinstatement, perhaps 10mg, might relieve this. See

What is withdrawal syndrome? 
 
About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms 
 
The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

You may wish to get prescription sertraline liquid to take a small dose. You'd stabilize for some months, than taper off much more gradually later. FYI Tips for tapering off sertraline (Zoloft)

 

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