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Posted 5/11/2015 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Gained over 40 pounds since starting Zoloft 3 years ago, and am definitely in a different place away from why I started taking it in the 1st place. The wight does not go down, and it's making me depressed. I want to stop the right way.
Posted 5/11/2015 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
welcome.

Call your doctor and discuss the matter. I am sure a weaning plan can be made.

Peace
Trina
Posted 5/11/2015 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, please do discuss this with your doctor. They know the best ways to wean off of medications.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 5/12/2015 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much!
Posted 5/13/2015 10:43 AM (GMT 0)
Stopping Zoloft cold turkey is not a good idea. You have to taper very slowly. It took me quite some time to taper it off until I felt ok. When I went too fast, I was dizzy and it really bothered me.
Posted 5/15/2015 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
Don't forget your pharmacist can also be a really good resource for this if you're unable to see your doctor! They actually probably know much more about how to stop taking medications/how to decrease dosages, and can sometimes break up any remaining refills into smaller size pills (eg. if you have 30 100mg capsules left, they could give you 100 25mg capsules).

But yeah, definitely talk to a medical professional before weaning.
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