Question 1

How to wean off zoloft (sertraline) 50mg?

Accepted Answer

50mg is low dose. If taken for anxiety, you can taper by 25mg for a week, then half that for another week. If taken for depression, taper every 3 days. Some withdrawal symptoms are expected and are short-lasting. Consult your doctor both ways first.

Question 2

How to wean off zoloft (sertraline) 50 mg?

Accepted Answer

supervision. Would drop down to 25mg and then d/c.

Question 3

What is the best way to wean off zoloft (sertraline) 25 mg capsules?

Accepted Answer

If you are having trouble  weaning off 25 mg zoloft, (sertraline) you may be a slow metabolizer.  Check with your  doctor.  Otherwise, skip a capsule  every 5 days for 2 wks, then every 4 days for 2 wks, then every 3 days, then  every other day for 2 wks etc then one cap every 3days for 2 wks, every 4 days for  2 wks, then stop.

Question 4

Do i need to wean off zoloft when switching to lexapro (escitalopram) or can i just go straight to the lexapro (escitalopram) without still taking zoloft. doc said to do that?

Accepted Answer

While still on the zoloft . I usually have someone start  on a small dose of the Lexapro (escitalopram) and increase it gradually while at the same time, taper down even more slowly  on the zoloft. Each new antidepressant essentially has to start over again and needs time to work. Therefore you don't want to go off the zoloft too quickly, you may find out it had been doing much more for you than you had thought.

Question 5

I am slowly weaning myself off of zoloft (sertraline). i am currently taking 50mg on mwf. what side effects should i expect when i stop completely?

Accepted Answer

If you were helped by it anxiety ;depression--discontinuance sx are flu like sx dizziness but i doubt you'll have any problems.

Question 6

Weaning off of zoloft (sertraline) or just stop it without weaning . . . which is safer?

Accepted Answer

If you're asking the healthtap panel, maybe you're not asking the person who prescribed zoloft (sertraline).  We can offer hypothetical answers, but only the person who prescribed it in the first place can answer in a way that is specific to you.  Having said that, the generalized answer to your question is that nearly any medication is better tapered than stopped abruptly.

Question 7

Hello,
what would be the best way to wean off completely from  zoloft? i took 25mg a year ago for 1 month and since then i've been down to about 6mg.

Accepted Answer

Please consult with the doctor who prescribed this medication. Exercise may obviate the need to take the medication.
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Question 8

Bad reaction with zoloft (sertraline) weaned down to 12.5   nine days ago side effects were present 4 days after should i half it again or wait another week?

Accepted Answer

It's best to ask your prescribing doctor how to handle your specific case; we can't practice medicine over the internet.  People usually can stop 12.5 of zoloft (sertraline) all at once without side effects.  But patients sensitive to discontinuation may have to taper it down very gradually, over weeks.  Talk to your doc about "shaving" it down instead of halving it.

Question 9

I have been taking 25 mgs of zoloft (sertraline) for almost 5 weeks, but i have decided recently that i want to wean off of it. what is the best way to do this?

Accepted Answer

Ck with doc but 25mg of zoloft (sertraline) is no big deal should b able to sto cold--usual dose 100-200mg so not enough to do any good either.

Question 10

I get these random spells of feeling "high"at times. i don't use any drugs and i'm wondering is it from weaning off of 50 mg zoloft (sertraline) or sleep deprived.

Accepted Answer

Zoloft (sertraline) discontinuance ax are usually flu like sz, dizziness & brain zaps--sleep deprivation might be a factor. Or could be another condition

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How to wean off zoloft (sertraline) 50 mg?

What is the best way to wean off zoloft (sertraline) 25 mg capsules?

Do i need to wean off zoloft when switching to lexapro (escitalopram) or can i just go straight to the lexapro (escitalopram) without still taking zoloft. doc said to do that?

I am slowly weaning myself off of zoloft (sertraline). i am currently taking 50mg on mwf. what side effects should i expect when i stop completely?

Weaning off of zoloft (sertraline) or just stop it without weaning . . . which is safer?

Hello, what would be the best way to wean off completely from zoloft? i took 25mg a year ago for 1 month and since then i've been down to about 6mg.

Bad reaction with zoloft (sertraline) weaned down to 12.5 nine days ago side effects were present 4 days after should i half it again or wait another week?

I have been taking 25 mgs of zoloft (sertraline) for almost 5 weeks, but i have decided recently that i want to wean off of it. what is the best way to do this?

I get these random spells of feeling "high"at times. i don't use any drugs and i'm wondering is it from weaning off of 50 mg zoloft (sertraline) or sleep deprived.

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