Taper Question -- Zoloft

Sage · 01-27-2006, 10:08 AM

I am a seasoned "pro" at Paxil and Benzo tapers, but I am considering tapering down on Zoloft VERY slowly from 100mgs. I have been on it for 14 months. Because Zoloft and Paxil are different, does anyone have a suggestion on Zoloft increments and time between drops?

rdjanis · 01-27-2006, 10:16 AM

I don't know much about Zoloft, but as far as I am concerned an antidepresant is an antidepressant.....

Slow is always better, I would follow the same for any of the medication. Nothing is written in stone, listen to your body, small cuts and stabilize is the way to go.

Sage · 01-27-2006, 10:22 AM

Thanks Rita.

rdjanis · 01-27-2006, 10:24 AM

Your welcome

pantala · 01-27-2006, 10:43 AM

Sage,
When Vic was tapering from Zoloft, he did it in 25mg increments - mostly because we couldn't cut the 100mg tablets any smaller (he was taking 200mg/day). He waited about 2 weeks between cuts. When he was down to 100mg he went cold turkey which was not smart and hell on everyone. But the 25mg cuts were doable: some zaps and a few snappish days. I think he got off lucky though. Let me know how it goes for you. Like Rita said: everyone is different and you have to listen to your body.
Kathryn

01-27-2006, 10:08 AM	#1
Sage Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 694	Taper Question -- Zoloft I am a seasoned "pro" at Paxil and Benzo tapers, but I am considering tapering down on Zoloft VERY slowly from 100mgs. I have been on it for 14 months. Because Zoloft and Paxil are different, does anyone have a suggestion on Zoloft increments and time between drops? __________________ Last dose of Zoloft 8/2006 Help create awareness about the dangers of SSRI's and SSNRI's by adding your experience + rating to askapatient.com**

01-27-2006, 10:16 AM	#2
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,238	Re: Taper Question -- Zoloft I don't know much about Zoloft, but as far as I am concerned an antidepresant is an antidepressant..... Slow is always better, I would follow the same for any of the medication. Nothing is written in stone, listen to your body, small cuts and stabilize is the way to go. __________________ Rita

01-27-2006, 10:22 AM	#3
Sage Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 694	Re: Taper Question -- Zoloft Thanks Rita. __________________ Last dose of Zoloft 8/2006 Help create awareness about the dangers of SSRI's and SSNRI's by adding your experience + rating to askapatient.com**

01-27-2006, 10:24 AM	#4
rdjanis "has a lavender scented keyboard" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22,238	Re: Taper Question -- Zoloft Your welcome __________________ Rita

01-27-2006, 10:43 AM	#5
pantala Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: WDM, Iowa Posts: 441	Re: Taper Question -- Zoloft Sage, When Vic was tapering from Zoloft, he did it in 25mg increments - mostly because we couldn't cut the 100mg tablets any smaller (he was taking 200mg/day). He waited about 2 weeks between cuts. When he was down to 100mg he went cold turkey which was not smart and hell on everyone. But the 25mg cuts were doable: some zaps and a few snappish days. I think he got off lucky though. Let me know how it goes for you. Like Rita said: everyone is different and you have to listen to your body. Kathryn __________________ "That which is like unto itself is drawn" - Abraham-Hicks, The Law of Attraction Family member of two who withdrew from Zoloft.

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