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Tapering from 25mg Zoloft after being on it for 5 months


Gigi31

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What is the best way to taper from 25mg of Sertaline/Zoloft after being on it for 5 months. 

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Hi @Gigi31,

 

Welcome to SA, could you please help us out by listing your drug history. Please see How to Create a Signature

 

Here at SA we recommend a harm reduction approach, which means tapering no more than 10% of your previous dose each month. 

 

Why taper by 10%

 

You might also find these links helpful:

 

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

What is Withdrawal Syndrome?

 

 

 

Please let us know how you're doing.

 

Best,

 

LotusRising

2003-2009 on and off various SSRI's for short periods

2010-2011 Ativan

2013-2021 ativan 1-1.5mg 10-12x/month

2016 - Effexor 75mg, short-term

2021 Mar -Jun Buspar ADR at high dose, tapered 3 months

Oct 22/21 - Direct switch ativan to clonazepam (don't do this)

Tapered clonaz Oct/21 - Apr/23  - 0mg!

 

"Believe that your tragedies, your losses, your sorrows, your hurt, happened for you, not to you. And I bless the thing that broke you down and cracked you open, because the world needs you open" - Rebecca Campbell

 

*** Disclaimer: Please note, suggestions/comments are based on personal experiences. This is not medical advice. Please consult a knowledgeable practitioner to discuss decisions regarding your medical care *** 

 

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