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I've been on 50mg zoloft (sertraline) daily for the past 5 months. i stopped taking it for a few days and i started feeling weird buzzing in my head. is it normal?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Taper off: You should not stop those meds cold turkey. Talk to your doctor about tapering them. Best wishes to you.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/15/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

From abrupt: Stopping. Will last @ a week, You should taper off this medication under the advise of your doctor to avoid these withdrawal symptoms.

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/15/2015

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A member asked:

I've been on 50mg zoloft (sertraline) daily for the past 5 months. i stopped taking it for a few days and i started feeling weird buzzing in my head. is it normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

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