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Posted by mogger on June 11, 2011, at 18:30:27
Zoloft has caused a lack of libido for me and i am at 200mg. My doc says it works well at 100mg so i am going to attempt to taper down to 100mg. I would like to go super slowly so would it be ok to take 200mg for two days and then 150mg for one day and repeat until i can go 200mg for one day and 150mg the next? I have heard horror stories about going down on Zoloft so i am terrified to do so but need to. Thanks for your thoughts,
Joseph
Posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2011, at 23:56:58
In reply to how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by mogger on June 11, 2011, at 18:30:27
Maybe a few days at each lower dose see if any side effects? I see how it goes at first and take it from there. Good luck. Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 12, 2011, at 18:00:38
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly? » mogger, posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2011, at 23:56:58
Get a script for a few 50mg pills and a tablet cutter, and go 200-175-150-125-100, taking each dose for say 3 days, so that you reduce from 200 to 100 over 9 days total, this should minimise any side effects.
Posted by mogger on June 13, 2011, at 1:19:44
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 12, 2011, at 18:00:38
Thanks both for your help. I hear horror stories about coming down on zoloft so I am holding on for dear life! :)
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 13, 2011, at 1:31:05
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by mogger on June 13, 2011, at 1:19:44
Try and remember that the horror stories are only a small segment of users - you never hear about the people who stopped it with no problems, because they arnt ahunting boards like this one
Most people can easily taper Zoloft over 1 week without any problems at all - and its quite likely that you'll be one of those
Posted by mogger on June 13, 2011, at 1:33:30
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 13, 2011, at 1:31:05
So true, thanks for the reality check.
Joseph
Posted by phillipa on June 13, 2011, at 19:08:30
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by mogger on June 13, 2011, at 1:33:30
Yes I agree maybe some brain zaps? Liveable. Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 13, 2011, at 20:57:45
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by phillipa on June 13, 2011, at 19:08:30
I remember back in college going down on zoloft Phillipa and there were brain zaps a plenty! :) It is too expensive to get a script for 50mg tablets to make a clean 175mg. Do you think if I take 200mg one night and 150mg the next would that equate as 175mg as I don't know anything about the half life of zoloft so perhaps that wouldn't work.
Posted by mogger on June 13, 2011, at 20:59:02
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 13, 2011, at 1:31:05
> Try and remember that the horror stories are only a small segment of users - you never hear about the people who stopped it with no problems, because they arnt ahunting boards like this one
>
> Most people can easily taper Zoloft over 1 week without any problems at all - and its quite likely that you'll be one of thoseDo you think if I take 200mg one night and 150mg the next would that equate as 175mg as I don't know anything about the half life of zoloft so perhaps that wouldn't work.
Posted by phillipa on June 13, 2011, at 21:56:07
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by mogger on June 13, 2011, at 20:57:45
Split the tablets as not time release. Got a pill splitter? Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 13, 2011, at 22:42:25
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly? » mogger, posted by phillipa on June 13, 2011, at 21:56:07
Thanks Phillipa I have a pill splitter so I shall just cut a quarter off a 100mg pill and do it that way. Thanks for your help.
Posted by phillipa on June 14, 2011, at 19:01:54
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by mogger on June 13, 2011, at 22:42:25
Mogger how did it work for you? Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 15, 2011, at 1:48:40
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly? » mogger, posted by phillipa on June 14, 2011, at 19:01:54
Your plan is great Phillipa thank you. I am splitting the tablets as you suggested and no withdrawals to be felt! Thankyou again,
Joseph
Posted by Phillipa on June 15, 2011, at 19:28:48
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly?, posted by mogger on June 15, 2011, at 1:48:40
Joseph you are more than welcome. Glad I could help!!!! Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 16, 2011, at 19:21:39
In reply to Re: how to lower zoloft slowly? » mogger, posted by Phillipa on June 15, 2011, at 19:28:48
You certainly have helped Phillipa! Thank you again,
Joseph
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