Zoloft (Sertraline) is an anti-depressant. I have been on it for post-partum issues...(stupid hormones!!) So, my question is, if you have taken this drug, what symptoms did you experience after you quit? (YES, I HAVE TALKED TO MY DOCTOR, NOW I'M TRYING TO POLL THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SO DON'T YELL AT ME.) Hmmm....maybe it's too soon....
2007-06-13 09:20:29 · 8 answers · asked by sexymommyof3 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It's better to stay on this medication longer than you need rather than the other way around.
If you do decide to discontinue the medication, you should not just quit taking it all at once - you should 'wean' yourself off of it - taking half dose every other day and gradually cut back. You doctor should help you with this.
Is there some reason you are inclined to discontinue the med? It is quite intelligent to correct a chemical imbalance - which is what happens in depression - as you probably already know.
The same symptoms may and many times do follow as when medication is implemented - headache, sleeplessness, etc.
One thing to keep in mind is - if you feel you stopped too soon, please do not hesitate going back on the med. some need to take this med for life - just as a diabetic needs meds for life.
Depression takes a phenomenal amount of energy, so with a new baby, you need all the energy you can get!
Good luck!
2007-06-13 09:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by moonmother2000 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I'm not mistaken, all three make you drowsy; so you could go into a coma. Death is definitely possible from any overdose. The fact that you mixed them together would mean a chance of bad side effects.
2016-04-01 05:56:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't take zoloft but 2 yrs ago my friend was taking it with another type of medicine. when she stopped with the zoloft she had a seizer. im not sure if it was because of the zoloft but it was still really scary. to avoid having another seizer they had to cut back on her dose till it was ok to stop.
2007-06-13 09:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ashley♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend just got off.
He was on 100 mg, 1 a day.Then-------
1 month, 50 mg a day.
1 month . 50 mg every other day.
Then, stop.
No problems at all. no symptoms, no withdrawal. He did it under his doctor's supervision.
2007-06-13 09:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great question. I would really like to know too since I will be getting off mine soon!
2007-06-13 09:23:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but I know you're supposed to come off of it gradually.
2007-06-13 09:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
withdrawl symntoms may occur. Be very carefull if you do this as you might wig out.
2007-06-13 09:28:13 · answer #7 · answered by ddmmunday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll tell you tomorrow. HA HA HA HA HA HUH?
2007-06-13 12:09:07 · answer #8 · answered by B-Loco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋