Posted by ed_uk on June 29, 2005, at 13:57:42 [reposted on June 29, 2005, at 20:36:28 | original URL]
In reply to Brain vibrations with Zoloft withdrawal, posted by orphan1 on June 29, 2005, at 13:18:53
Hi,
>My therapist says she's had only one other pt. with these symptoms.
All your symptoms are common Zoloft withdrawal symptoms.
>My PCP tells me he could switch me to Wellbutrin.
That wouldn't relieve your withdrawal symptoms. Also, Wellbutrin commonly (but not always) worsens anxiety.
>I've also read of people restarting the anti-depressant and then doing a slower tapering-off process.
This is usually the best strategy, I would strongly recommend it. There is no benefit in suffering if you don't have to, it is not beneficial in any way. Leaving the withdrawal symptoms untreated tends to be counter-productive. I would recommend restarting Zoloft immediately at 25mg/day. If 25mg is effective in eliminating your withdrawal symptoms you can start to taper gradually. If 25mg is not effective in eliminating your withdrawal symptoms, increase the dose to 37.5mg and taper from there.
Check out the 'withdrawal' board and talk to SLS (Scott) about the flexible dosing strategy for discontinuing SSRI antidepressants.
Kind regards
~Ed
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