Mowie18 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Hello, I'm not sure how these postings work so forgive me if I'm not doing this right. I was put on Prozac 28 years ago at age 15. 6 years ago when I wanted to have a baby so I changed to Zoloft. After doing a Genesite test I saw that Zoloft might not be the best fit for me. Instead of changing drugs I decided to try going off since I have always wanted to. I am stable currently with a lot of support. I began tapering from 75mg at the beginning of September. Early November I was down to doing 12.5 every other day and then stopped completely. The doctor told me to go at this pace. I was doing great, and not having any symptoms, just occasional irritability. Now all of a sudden after being off for 2 weeks I am not able to sleep, at all. I feel like my life is falling apart because I am not functioning well without sleep. I've become very negative and hopeless. I don't know how to spend my nights because I just become panicked. The doctors have given me ativan and Trazadone but I am very reluctant to use those. They also said I can try going back on Zoloft or start Prozac. After reading many posts and doing research it appears I maybe didn't tapper long enough. I feel so torn, do I go back on a small dose and try this all over again months from now? Or do I just keep waiting out the storm? Will I ever sleep again? Any advice is welcome. Prozac between 20mg - 40mg 1994-2016 Zoloft 75mg 2016 - 2022 Tapered Zoloft going from 75mg to 50mg to 25mg to 12.5mg to 12.5mg every other day Sept.-Nov. 2022 Started back on Prozac 10mg on 11/28/22 d/t anxiety and insomnia. Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted December 2, 2022 Moderator Share Posted December 2, 2022 Dear @Mowie18, welcome to SA. Seems like you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms from zoloft. It is not unusual. Can you please summarize your drugs in a drug signature so that we are able to give you better advice? I would avoid taking trazodone or ativan as they may actually make things worse for you as your nervous system is likely hypersensitive right now. https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/27800-hypersensitivity-and-kindling/ You can try reinstating a small dose - we can recommend about 1mg but it would be best if you first let us know your drug history so we can make sure to give you the best advice. How to List Drug History in Signature - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants It might help to read about reinstatement before you attempt it. About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms - Symptoms and self-care - Surviving Antidepressants Good news is you will get better but it might take you a while to get through this. OMW "Nothing so small as a moment is insurmountable, and moments are all that we have. You have survived every trial and tribulation that life has thrown at you up until this very instant. When future troubles come—and they will come—a version of you will be born into that moment that can conquer them, too." - Kevin Koenig I am not a doctor and this should not be considered medical advice. You can use the information and recommendations provided in whatever way you want and all decisions on your treatment are yours. In the next few weeks I do not have a lot of capacity to respond to questions. If you need a quick answer pls tag or ask other moderators who may want to be tagged. Aug 2000 - July 2003 (ct, 4-6 wk wd) , citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn, wellbutrin for a few months, trazodone prn Dec 2004 - July 2018 citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn (rarely used) Aug 2018 - citalopram 40 mg (self titrated up) September 2018 - January 2019 tapered citalopram - 40/30/20/10/5 no issues until a week after reaching 0 Feb 2019 0.25 xanax - 0.5/day (3 weeks) over to klonopin 0.25 once a day to manage severe wd March 6, reinstated citalopram 2.5 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 mg for sleep 2-3 times a week Apr 1st citalopram 2.0 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 once a week (off by 4/14/19- no tapering) citalopram (liquid) 4/14/19 -1.8 mg, 5/8/19 - 1.6 mg, 7/27/19 -1.5 mg, 8/15/19 - 1.35, 2/21/21 - 1.1 (smaller drops in between), 6/20/21 - 1.03 mg, 8/7/21- 1.025, 8/11/21 - 1.02, 8/15/21 - 1.015, 9/3/21 - 0.925 (fingers crossed!), 10/8/21 - 0.9, 10/18/21 - 0.875, 12/31/21 - 0.85, 1/7/22 - 0.825, 1/14/22 - 0.8, 1/22/22 - 0.785, 8/18/22 - 0.59, 12/15/2022 - 0.48, 2/15/22 - 0.43, 25/07/23 - 0.25 (mistake), 6/08/23 - 0.33mg Supplements: magnesium citrate and bi-glycinate Link to comment
Mowie18 Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 Thank you! I have updated my signature. Prozac between 20mg - 40mg 1994-2016 Zoloft 75mg 2016 - 2022 Tapered Zoloft going from 75mg to 50mg to 25mg to 12.5mg to 12.5mg every other day Sept.-Nov. 2022 Started back on Prozac 10mg on 11/28/22 d/t anxiety and insomnia. Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted December 4, 2022 Moderator Share Posted December 4, 2022 Hi @Mowie18, how are you doing on prozac? Are you feeling better? OMW "Nothing so small as a moment is insurmountable, and moments are all that we have. You have survived every trial and tribulation that life has thrown at you up until this very instant. When future troubles come—and they will come—a version of you will be born into that moment that can conquer them, too." - Kevin Koenig I am not a doctor and this should not be considered medical advice. You can use the information and recommendations provided in whatever way you want and all decisions on your treatment are yours. In the next few weeks I do not have a lot of capacity to respond to questions. If you need a quick answer pls tag or ask other moderators who may want to be tagged. Aug 2000 - July 2003 (ct, 4-6 wk wd) , citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn, wellbutrin for a few months, trazodone prn Dec 2004 - July 2018 citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn (rarely used) Aug 2018 - citalopram 40 mg (self titrated up) September 2018 - January 2019 tapered citalopram - 40/30/20/10/5 no issues until a week after reaching 0 Feb 2019 0.25 xanax - 0.5/day (3 weeks) over to klonopin 0.25 once a day to manage severe wd March 6, reinstated citalopram 2.5 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 mg for sleep 2-3 times a week Apr 1st citalopram 2.0 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 once a week (off by 4/14/19- no tapering) citalopram (liquid) 4/14/19 -1.8 mg, 5/8/19 - 1.6 mg, 7/27/19 -1.5 mg, 8/15/19 - 1.35, 2/21/21 - 1.1 (smaller drops in between), 6/20/21 - 1.03 mg, 8/7/21- 1.025, 8/11/21 - 1.02, 8/15/21 - 1.015, 9/3/21 - 0.925 (fingers crossed!), 10/8/21 - 0.9, 10/18/21 - 0.875, 12/31/21 - 0.85, 1/7/22 - 0.825, 1/14/22 - 0.8, 1/22/22 - 0.785, 8/18/22 - 0.59, 12/15/2022 - 0.48, 2/15/22 - 0.43, 25/07/23 - 0.25 (mistake), 6/08/23 - 0.33mg Supplements: magnesium citrate and bi-glycinate Link to comment
Mowie18 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 @OMW, I feel less emotional, but still a lot of insomnia and night time panic. If I get sleep, during the day I am fine. Thanks Cinda Prozac between 20mg - 40mg 1994-2016 Zoloft 75mg 2016 - 2022 Tapered Zoloft going from 75mg to 50mg to 25mg to 12.5mg to 12.5mg every other day Sept.-Nov. 2022 Started back on Prozac 10mg on 11/28/22 d/t anxiety and insomnia. Link to comment
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