I have been taking 25m of Zoloft for 5 days. I’ve decided that I’m stopping it today. I had some anxiety before taking it so The doctor thought Zoloft would help.It has been the 5 worst days that I’ve had in years.The anxiety tripled. I feel like my insides are shaking so bad. I feel like I’m in a bubble.It’s been an awful 5 days.After
2 days I cut the 25 into half for 2 days then to 3/4 for 2 days and today I’m going off of it.This is a very low dose,should I have any withdrawal symptoms from going off. I know it takes weeks to work but I can’t stand the side effects.will Xanax help if I any problems
getting off of Zoloft after being on it such short a time. Thanks for any help you can give
I’m going of Zoloft will I have withdrawal?
Question posted by Cphillips1300 on 31 May 2023
Last updated on 5 July 2023 by LouAnnP
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4 Answers
LouAnnP
5 July 2023
I’m extremely sensitive to meds. I have to start at a lower dose than they recommend like 12 mg to start or even less. And increase it more slowly. It could be that the high anxiety means your sensitive to it and have to take less or with smaller doses.
jammark
1 June 2023
If you have only been taking Zoloft for 5 days, I would expect you to have no withdrawal side effects or minimal side effects. If you were taking it longer, as with all SSRIS, your doctor would work with you to titrate your dosage to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Dottie25
31 May 2023
I took Zoloft for 2 weeks. I reacted badly. My doctor wanted me to continue, but the side effects were worse than the original problem. I talked to my pharmacist how to taper and quit. It did not leave my system for 3 months! Talk to your doctor and your pharmacist. Sometimes it just doesn’t work for some people.
WildcatVet
31 May 2023
Hi, Cphillips!
What you're describing are very common side effects when starting this type of medication and usually resolve in days to a week or two. If you want to stay on the medication you should ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on how to handle them effectively.
You really shouldn't start or stop taking the medications without talking to your doctor about it.
At the very low dose you're taking for so short a period of time it's unlikely that you'd have any problem with discontinuation symptoms. You'd also want to discuss other options for treating your original anxiety.
Best regards and I hope you're feeling better soon!
Cphillips1300
31 May 2023
I have decided to go off of it. I hear so many good reports about it.It takes so long for it to work.I don’t want to deal with these awful side effects.Thank you
WildcatVet
31 May 2023
Only you can decide if you want to treat your anxiety issues or not. Side effects don't last that long and can be controlled,
Most people feel significant improvement in the first two weeks although it does sometimes take 4-6 weeks to become fully effective.
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