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Posted by makaveli on August 7, 2003, at 7:25:43
I am curently taking 100 mgs.but want to stop because of sexual sides and apathy.Any tips or what to expect while tapering? Will there be dizziness,headaches etc.
Posted by SLS on August 7, 2003, at 7:54:03
In reply to SSRI withdrwal help?, posted by makaveli on August 7, 2003, at 7:25:43
> I am curently taking 100 mgs.but want to stop because of sexual sides and apathy.Any tips or what to expect while tapering? Will there be dizziness,headaches etc.
Hi.Which drug are you taking?
- Scott
Posted by makaveli on August 7, 2003, at 9:07:54
In reply to Re: SSRI withdrwal help?, posted by SLS on August 7, 2003, at 7:54:03
Sorry about that.I am taking Zoloft.
> > I am curently taking 100 mgs.but want to stop because of sexual sides and apathy.Any tips or what to expect while tapering? Will there be dizziness,headaches etc.
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Posted by SLS on August 7, 2003, at 10:04:05
In reply to Re: SSRI withdrwal help? » SLS, posted by makaveli on August 7, 2003, at 9:07:54
Here is a good list of symptoms for SSRI withdrawal syndrome:
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.withdrawal.html
You should be able to lessen the severity or eliminate altogether the withdrawal syndrome by weaning off the drug sensibly. You should ask your doctor how best to go about this. I don't think it makes sense to discontinue Zoloft abruptly ("cold turkey"). The half-life of Zoloft is approximately 24 hours. This is favorable compared to Paxil or Effexor.
Good luck.
- Scott
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