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WITHDRAWALS FROM ANTIDEPRESSANTS.

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deleted_user
Hello,

I been wondering what withdrawal symptoms people are talking about. I just started Zoloft 2 weeks ago, and i would like to know what it is exactly people go through when you stop a antidepressant.
Anyone?

Thanks,


jess
deleted_user
deleted_user
Theyre differant for differant people and differant meds. Talk to your doctor before coming off any meds uness your me and have no faith in GPS...
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deleted_user
Please DONT stop any medication without supervision. It is ok to slowly wean yourself off anti depressants over a period of several weeks. But bare in mind most doctors say you need to be depression free for about 4 or 5 months before you consider coming off them, or else the depression could come back, quickly! Think before you make any decisions....
rubyblue
rubyblue
I agree with Abfab...and antidepressants are not addicitive in the sense that valium is..
deleted_user
deleted_user
thanks!!

but does anyone know what these symptoms are...?
everyone says they are horrible?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Everyone reacts differently...but I dont know about anything horrible? Just a large possibilty of depression coming back..with a vengeance!
rubyblue
rubyblue
If you reduce them sensibly, you shouldn't really have any side effects (I had none the first time I stopped them). Redcued quickly they can make you feel sick and give you a headache, etc...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Jesse, it'a more like head zaps and dizziness. It also depends on what antidepressant you're coming off of. I have been on and off many without any problems. Mild if any. But! You have to titrate slowly to avoid the withdrawal symptoms. I take Zoloft now and have taken it before for a long time and came of no prob. I was on 200 mgs.. It can be done. It just all in how you do it.
It doesn't have to be a bad experiance and your depression may or may not come back either. It depends where you are in your treatment. IE.. therapy etc...
Good Luck to you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
please dont stop your meds suddenly. I didnt take mine for two days and felt suicidal. Thats just my experience hun, but everyone is different.
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