Are there any drugs that help with weaning off Zoloft?

Like many, I'm having trouble getting off of Zoloft.  I have been on 50mg a day for about 3 years.  Under my doctor's care it was recommended that I taper the dose by half over a couple of weeks.

I've taken 25mg for 6 days and I feel awful.  Not "awful" in terms of depression, but rather I feel like I have the flu.  I have a cough, my eyes hurt, and I have a headache.  Not to mention, the standard insomnia and night sweats.

I know I'm ready to get off this medication (I was only supposed to use it short-term, anyway), I just worry about how long these effects will go on.  Is there a better plan I could follow to get off or some supplements I could take?

Thanks.

[Sandra Y, RPh]

The most commonly reported withdrawal symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain or nausea, dizziness/light-headedness, tremor, chills, diaphoresis, and incoordination. Other reported discontinuation symptoms with SSRI-therapy include impaired memory, insomnia, shock sensations, headache, and agitation or aggression. Withdrawal symptoms usually begin 1—3 days after abrupt discontinuation of the SSRI and remit within 1—2 weeks. Gradual tapering is recommended during discontinuation of any SSRI to decrease or prevent the occurrence of withdrawal-like symptoms. Discuss what you're experiencing with your physician, see if he or she will adjust your tapering schedule to alleviate some of the withdrawal symptoms you're feeling.