Zoloft

[jimmyd1978]

For the past few months I have been starting and stopping 50mg of Zoloft (stupid I know) A few days I had a horrible relapse of anxiety and have since started the 50mg again. Have I done damage to my brain by starting and stopping all the time? This time I plan on staying on Zoloft for at least 6 months before stopping. Thanks

[retailtherapu]

I had been on 50 for years and lately got "lazy". I'm in the middle of the worse anxiety I've had in years. I've been back on solidly for 4 weeks. Doc wants me to wait 4 more for things to get settled. Hope you're hanging in there!

[AnxiousNoMore]

Their post was in 2007 so I don't think they are following it now.

[spade22]

I agree with Suzi.  Also, in case you were unaware of this suddenly stopping this type of medication can lead to very serious, and dangerous, "side"-effects, seizure is one of them.  Neither quit these medications cold turkey, you need to "taper" off them.

[suzi-q]

I am not a doctor, but I am sure that you didn't do anything to your brain...however, you are probably giving yourself horrible side effects and then withdrawal....are you under a physicians care?  Your doctor should be monitoring you as you go on and/or off.  Stay on it!  If you want to come off please do it under your doctor's care.