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What Causes Numbness And Dizziness After Stopping Zoloft?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014
Question: I've been experiencing tingling from head to toe. As well as numbness, and dizziness. I stopped taking Zoloft 100 mg on Thursday. Could this be a side affect?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This could be side effect

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for using healthcaremagic.

Considering the short half life of Zoloft (24 hours), discontinuation symptoms are common phenomenon on abrupt withdrawal of Zoloft.

The common withdrawal symptoms of Zoloft are Flu like symptoms, shock like sensations, insomnia, dizziness, numbness, excessive dreaming with crying spells.


Because of withdrawal symptoms it is suggested to reduce the dose slowly over a period of 4 weeks. It is suggested to reduce the dose of zoloft 20% every week.


Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
Thanks and regards
Dr Ashok Kumar


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What Causes Numbness And Dizziness After Stopping Zoloft?

Brief Answer: This could be side effect Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic. Considering the short half life of Zoloft (24 hours), discontinuation symptoms are common phenomenon on abrupt withdrawal of Zoloft. The common withdrawal symptoms of Zoloft are Flu like symptoms, shock like sensations, insomnia, dizziness, numbness, excessive dreaming with crying spells. Because of withdrawal symptoms it is suggested to reduce the dose slowly over a period of 4 weeks. It is suggested to reduce the dose of zoloft 20% every week. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback. Thanks and regards Dr Ashok Kumar