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Posted by Matt on June 16, 1999, at 6:39:02
I was taking 100 mg Zoloft for approximately a year for a host of problems I was having and was doing great. My doctor instructed me that I could stop taking it at any time with no side effects. Feeling like I was at the point where I could cope without the medication, I stopped taking the Zoloft within the past two weeks. Now, I am now experiencing some weird symptoms such as dizziness when walking and focusing (visually)problems; generally a feeling like my brain isn't able to process the information it receives at the same rate that it had prior to stopping the medication. It's like my brain is stuck in first gear while the rest of my body is in drive.
My question is, are these types of effects something I should have expected, and if they are, how long should they last - days, weeks, months? I'm pretty worried about it right now. Please help...
Posted by Dale on June 17, 1999, at 10:55:42
In reply to Zoloft Withdrawal???, posted by Matt on June 16, 1999, at 6:39:02
I also stopped cold turkey from 100mg Zoloft a couple of months ago. I had been taking it for about 8 months. The light headedness, and general weirded out state of being I think is nornal as your brain readjusts.They went away in about two weeks. I've noticed an increase in the clarity of thought since stopping meds.The depression and anger have slowly crept back in with a little more intensity but nothing that I can't deal with. After all, those emotions are a part of who I am as much as any other. I feel like a more complete person since quitting Zoloft.
Dale
Posted by Matt on June 17, 1999, at 12:55:08
In reply to Re: Zoloft Withdrawal???, posted by Dale on June 17, 1999, at 10:58:35
Thanks for your reply Dale...I am very relieved to hear that the this weirdness comes to an end eventually!
> I also stopped cold turkey from 100mg Zoloft a couple of months ago. I had been taking it for about 8 months. The light headedness, and general weirded out state of being I think is nornal as your brain readjusts.They went away in about two weeks. I've noticed an increase in the clarity of thought since stopping meds.The depression and anger have slowly crept back in with a little more intensity but nothing that I can't deal with. After all, those emotions are a part of who I am as much as any other. I feel like a more complete person since quitting Zoloft.
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> Dale
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