Usedtolovelife Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) Usedtolovelife I know everyone is different but can anyone tell me of their experience coming off of a high dose of Zoloft. I have been taking 150 mg for anxiety and depression for about a year. I do not want to be on it much longer as honestly I do not believe it is helping me. I of course plan to work with my doctor with regards to withdrawal but was just hoping to get some thoughts. Thank you. Edited May 21, 2020 by Gridley Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted May 21, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 21, 2020 Welcome to SA, Usedtolovelife. I would strongly caution you again going off the Zoloft too fast. Your system has become very accustomed to the drug and going off too fast puts you at high risk of some unpleasant and long-lasting withdrawal symptoms. The vast majority of doctors know nothing about safe tapering or about withdrawal. What is withdrawal syndrome. Daily Checklist of Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms (PDF) When we take psychiatric medications, the CNS (central nervous system) responds by making changes over the months and years we take the drug(s). When the medication is discontinued, the CNS has to undo all the changes it made. Rebuilding the neurotransmitter production and reactivating the receptor and transporter cells takes time -- during that rebuilding process symptoms occur. Brain Remodelling We recommend you taper no faster than 10% of your current dose every four weeks. Why taper by 10% of my dosage? This link is specifically about tapering Zoloft, including how to get the nonstandard doses you'll need for a 10% taper. Tips for tapering off Zoloft (sertraline) This is your Introduction topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members. We're glad you found your way here. Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
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