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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Zoloft

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

Question: trying to get off the zoloft due to anxiety. 6 weeks ago I cut dose from 100mg to 50mg. My body is achy and i feel full of adrenaline. Also have hypothyroid.

Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (1 minute later)

hi dear,
do not decrease the dose of it by your self.
take any benzodiazepins like clonazepam SOS.
thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vipul Prajapati (8 minutes later)

I decreased the dose after speaking to my primary doctor. She told me to go down in dose because i am trying to get pregnant. Are these symptoms normal 6 weeks after going down on the dose. My blood pressure was 110/60...not sure if thats an issue too

Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

Thank you for your query.

If you were my patient then I would have decreased the dose of Zoloft very slowly to avoid any withdrawal symptoms.
I would advise you to decrease 25 mg per week up to minimum effective dose.

As you decreased the dose directly down to 50 mg, you are suffering with withdrawal symptoms.
But gradually it will go away, till then if the symptoms are troublesome then you can take Clonazepam 0.25 mg on SOS basis after discussing with your doctor.

Your blood pressure is absolutely normal and it has no effect.

Awaiting your response.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Vipul Prajapati (4 hours later)

Thank you. My body just feels very achy and my anxiety has been high. Should be getting blood work results for thyroid today. I was just worried about the 110/60 blood pressure because it hasnt b

Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not due to blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

All your symptoms is due to anxiety.
Do not worry about your blood pressure.

Sometimes due to thyroid imbalance also such anxiety symptoms is there so watch for thyroid result.

Best wishes for healthy health.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Vipul Prajapati (16 minutes later)

Would it be helpful if i went back up on the zoloft from 50mg to 75mg and not the full 100

Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes it is helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

you can increase it to 75 mg and continue it for week then gradually decrease it as i suggested.

Discuss with your treating doctor about that.

Or you can use Clonazepam 0.25 mg SOS if you don't have much difficulties.

Wish you healthy health.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Vipul Prajapati (4 minutes later)

Ok will do. One last question...i went from 100-50mg in august...i have been feeling sick but this past week is the worse i have felt. Is it normal to feel this sick from withdrawl 6 weeks after going down on zoloft?

Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes it is possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

Yes it is possible to have such symptoms after 6 weeks of withdrawal.

So always decrease the dose of medication gradually.

Wish you healthy health.

Thank you.

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari