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Can stopping my zoloft (sertraline) cold turkey cause me to be severely dizzy and get weird sensations all over?
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Possibly: Depends on your dose and how long you were taking it. The withdrawel varies.
Answered 9/1/2012
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Possible - yes: Stopping without taper if you have been on high dose for prolonged period can lead to SSRI discontinuation syndrome.
Answered 10/21/2018
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