Has anyone had success getting off Zoloft?
917499
Wellll, my first question is why have you decided to do thsi?? After 7 years what has changed that makes you think that this is a move toward something that is in your best interest?\n\nOk that aside try this: take a pill every other day for 10 days or so, then half a pill every day for 10 days or so then half a pill every other day etc...then half a pill every three days...repeat by lowering amount til you're off...gradual on and off is the key...but if the depression comes back during this process please just go back on the pills... there is a difference between being controlled and being cured.
1121254
I was on Zoloft and was gaining weight and this is a really big problem for me. So my doctor put me on Topamax and it helped with my problem's the Zoloft helped with and had a big plus side i lost 20lbs. So talk to your doctor it may work for you.
1070246
I tried Zoloft and it gave me a lot of anxiety and agitation. Paxil helped alot tho.
574234
I know where you are coming from. I'm only 22, but I'm on Zoloft, and I tell you, I'm a completely different person when I cut back on them.\nI think this is something you need to seriously discuss with your doctor, at the very least. Cutting back on medication is not something to be done carelessly.\nI think if she truly loves you, she will be very understanding. Perhaps your doctor can provide access to a drug to counteract the ED. Mine did (22 and on Viagra...yeah...).\n\nGood luck, mate!
432185
Yes. I was on Zoloft and I actually just stopped taking it. I too was on such a small dosage that it did't effect me in any way. I now take Lexapro and love it. Ask your doctor about that it has less side effects than all other anxiety/depression medicine.
248924
I am off meds right now. It was a long road to get were I am at. I had to learn my triggers, and learn to rationalize with myself. I still have bad days, but my husband and kids help me through. I would rather be on meds, but I had problems getting and taking them every day, which made things so much worse. I have found that letting close friends and family know what is happening will help. They will not take things as personally, and can "see" symptoms before you do. I start cussing really bad at the start of a manic episode, and my husband will say something, and work to get me in a calmer place. He also knows that a depressive episode is almost always followed by mania for me. \n\nI can not hold down a "normal" job. The stress sends me into loops. I now work at home, and set my own hours. For me it works. For others they need a "set" schedule. I found a therapist who would not try to analize me, but instead let me bounce my own thoughts and ideas off of him. That was the best thing that ever happened to me! \n\nFor the first time in my life I will tell people I am bipolar and hear back, "No Way, you are so normal!" It feels good!
286882
i was on 100mg of zoloft for a long period of time and i never experienced any withdrawel symptoms...but i felt like i was dying when i tried to come off lexapro...missing several doses of any medication can be quite dangerous, thats why the prescription information warns people about quitting a medication abruptly...withdrawel symptoms can make you feel utterly terrible...im glad your getting your refill today, it should help once you get back on your meds properly
524702
if you cant quit cold turkey,go get a prescription for zyban...its very expensive but it works.also if it costs to much try wellbutrin,it doesnt work as well but it is cheaper than zyban.\nand yes it takes about 3 days.you will go nuts but after that you wont really crave it psyically,it becomes mental after that...but after your body gets rid of all the poison it will only be your thoughts that you have to worry about...so find something to do like excerise especially lifing weights and riding a bike...that will help take your mind off of it and soon you will be addicted to the excercise instead.and always be positive and stay away from those who smoke.
760328
Hi, I'm embarrassed to say that I do the same thing sometimes. Ill  go weeks without barely even thinking about food then go on these crazy eating frenzies and then I feel like shit afterwards. I'm not sure why we do this, its a truly sad thing and I'm taking two perscriptions to calm me down so I dont'  do it one is Xanex and the other is Zoloft. Talk to your doctor and tell him what's up..If not just try to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE and dont' get caught in the "funk" of the eating binge. Trust me I know exactly what your saying but good luck....
521833
Zoloft is well known for making people lose their sex drive, tell your doctor and ask to change to another one, the last thing you need on top of depression is misery over your lack of interest in sex.\nThere are many different types of anti depressant, you don't have to stick with this one
764233
When I came off my antidepressants I did it over 6 months, gradually reducing the dose every couple of weeks.  I think your doctor was wrong to tell you to be treatment less for a week, but that is just my opinion.  Go back and see him and tell him how you feel!...;
704964
No I haven't but I thought I would tell you how I finally managed to quit smoking.  I smoked for 14 years very heavily and I tried everything to  stop, I didn't even manage to stop when I was pregnant and now I really wish I had had the will power.  After several years of trying to stop and failing miserably, I took Zyban and I have now been a non-smoker for over two years and have never dreamed of starting again.  It is available through your GP.  Good luck in your quest to quit - I know how tough it can be, so perservere and you'll manage it.\n\nBest wishes,\n\nLucy
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Hi there,\nI am yet to be officially diagnosed with PMDD, but I believe i have this condition. This is something i have been suffering with from the age of 13, I am now 28 unmarried with no children.\nI possess all of the symptoms pertaining to PMDD all but the Suicidal thoughts. It has been basically ruling and ruining my life for far too long. I have been to  so many Doctors, Psychologists, Healers and more recently a Naturopath, to try and help me alleviate some of these symptoms. I exercise, eat healthy, and have a loving family and beautiful supportive boyfriend, however still have these awful awful symptoms. I myself am going to the Doctor again tomorrow to ask for 50mg of Zoloft daily, I have done a lot of research in to this, and believe this is a start. I can't continue feeling the way i do, my behaviour is starting to take it's toll on my relationship and with work etc, I can't deal with it anymore and don't think i should have to... So fingers crossed the Zoloft will help. I sympathise, your certainly  not alone... Go and see your doctor... \nGood luck xx
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Oh yeah! Zoloft is probably the worst at killing the sex drive, although it is a side effect for all SSRI's the class of medications that Zoloft is in. I think that Wellbutrin has alot less of an effect on sex drive than Zoloft though! good luck  BTW I have heard that the warming KY jelly can help too!
829248
If you want to try to get off of it, you need to make sure of 2 things. \n1. you weren't suicidal/homicidal when you were put on it.\n2. you taper off of it.  You can't stop it suddenly or you can have some serious side effects (serotonin syndrome). Basically you can feel dizzy and have a severe headache.  Some people will get sudden increases in blood pressure. \nBut if you taper off of it over a week or two (as directed by your doctor) then you should be fine.
956341
I started 10mg of Lexapro about 4 weeks ago, the drowsiness for me went away about into the 3rd week.  Sometimes after a long day, I just lay down and take a nap.  It does help, the benefits though of Lexapro outweigh the side effects.  There are side effects with ALL medications.  The good news is with antidepressants they eventually evaporate, or should anyway, if after a month it gets worse, or no better talk to your doc, he/she may have to change either the dosage or the med, or the time you are taking it.  They will help you, BUT you have to be patient and give it some time to do the job.  I know, I was inpatient too.  He first put me on zoloft and I turned into a zombie for 3 weeks, he took me off and put me on Lexapro.  I definitly had less side effects.  Hang in there, it could be worse, trust me.\nGood luck
205034
After reading the truth about the origin of anti-depressants, I would do everything but take Zoloft. I have seen too many tragedies due to the mind altering effect of Zoloft. There is no such thing as a happy pill.