JaneCleaver: Off klonopin, on zoloft

[JaneCleaver]

I was taken off klonopin while hospitalized in July of this year. July 19th to be exact, cold turkey. I had been on klonopin and before that ativan for 30 years. It was prescribed for anxiety disorder. While hospitalized. I was put on 200 mg. of zoloft. I did not know at the time that zoloft also has a withdrawal syndrome. Now I am faced with yet another withdrawal to go through. I'm wondering if, since I've only been on it a couple months, if it would be easier to taper off now then later, when my body is used to it.

Edited September 5, 2013 by tezza
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[theelt712]

200mgs of Zoloft? That is highest dose. I can not imagine being put on that high. Did they even give you a starting dose? Someone will be along to help you taper. Best of luck!

[Altostrata]

Welcome, JaneC.

 

Here's our topic for tapering Zoloft http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1441-tips-for-tapering-off-zoloft-sertraline/

 

Although you've been on it for only a couple of months -- at an excessive dosage -- it's impossible to predict if you can taper quickly off it. If I were you, I'd start with at 10% decrease and see how it goes. If it's easy, you might be able to make a reduction faster. A lot of people find they can get about half-way down and then need to slow down the taper.