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Suggest Safe Alternative For Zoloft

i abruptly stopped taking zoloft for anxiety about 2 weeks ago was on it for about 3 years out of refills and ahve changed drs cant go to anyone else casue of insurance. cant get off work to go to the dr at all right now... having electric zaps in my head headaches .. depression..emotional. blurry vision.. foggy how long before this goes away what can i do to make it better i do not want to go back on zoloft i was on 100 mg a day and it had started not towork
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

The symptoms that you are describing are likely to be discontinuation symptoms as a result of stopping Zoloft abruptly. It is not advisable to stop anti-depressant medication abruptly, especially when you are on a dose like 100mg.

Usually, these discontinuation symptoms can last for about 1 - 2 weeks, but there is a possibility that you could also develop rebound anxiety since you have previously taken the medication for a long period of time. If you do not wish to take Zoloft, there are many other effective anti-anxiety medication available. Please talk to your doctor about the various options available so that you can make an informed choice.


Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Suggest Safe Alternative For Zoloft

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. The symptoms that you are describing are likely to be discontinuation symptoms as a result of stopping Zoloft abruptly. It is not advisable to stop anti-depressant medication abruptly, especially when you are on a dose like 100mg. Usually, these discontinuation symptoms can last for about 1 - 2 weeks, but there is a possibility that you could also develop rebound anxiety since you have previously taken the medication for a long period of time. If you do not wish to take Zoloft, there are many other effective anti-anxiety medication available. Please talk to your doctor about the various options available so that you can make an informed choice. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist