Zoloft Withdrawal

[Jamiep966]

Hello.  I wanted to know if anyone is experiencing long withdrawal symptoms after taking Zoloft.  My max dose was 100 mg. which I took for one year.  I weined down very slowly under doctor supervision.  I have been off of the drug for about a week in a half.

My symptoms / troubles are:

Dizziness
Numbness and Tingling over my entire body (Almost feels like chills.)
Trouble concentrating
Cannot drive long distances
Unable to work (had to take a medical leave)
Tenderness on the scalp
Vivid dreams
Extremely emotional, the slightest look from someone can make me sob

I realize that my emotions are coming back, so I understand that aspect.  I just don't know how long this is supposed to last.  My doctor said after 3 days, Zoloft should be completely out of my system.  I've heard the withdrawal symptoms could last up to a month.  I guess I'm having trouble distinguishing between withdrawal symptoms or if my anxiety is back.

I would appreciate anyone's input.  Thanks for reading.

Jamie

[Jamiep966]

Hello!  I found Zoloft working well at 50 mg. for me.  I was up to 100 mg. and had bad side effects, but everyone's body reacts differently to this drug.  Thank you for responding.  I'm hoping that the side effects will be gone by the end of this month.

I'm going to see a therapist tomorrow.  I would like to start cognitive behavioral therapy.  I believe this will help during my difficult time.

Thank you for responding!  Do you mind me asking what your doctor switched you too?

Best Wishes!

[4Maddie44]

When my doctor changed me from Zoloft to another anti-depressant, they were stopped straight away, and I had no withdrawal symptoms at all.  We all react differently, so give it a bit more time.

[RainLover71]

I'm curious,what was zoloft like for you,did you find it worked well? I think with many ssris it might take longer for the drug to leave your system.I know that with benzos like xanax the withdrawl symptoms can be really bad