Posted by greenwillow on July 23, 2004, at 15:17:24
In reply to Re: Discontinue Zoloft » greenwillow, posted by ace on July 22, 2004, at 23:34:13
I guess I meant serotonin uptake? Whatever one gets when they go off cold turkey - which is what I did one time several years ago. OK, I have only been on 25 mg. a little more than 3 weeks, but I have so many health issues right now, including severe stomach problems, that I don't feel I need the extra chemical right now. When one weans, is it a matter of breaking the tablet smaller and smaller, or is it a matter of increasing days between doses? Thanks
> > What is the best way to discontinue Zoloft to avoid seratonin reuptake?
>
>
> "to avoid serotonin reuptake"???
>
> What do you mean? This is what happens when you take ZOLOFT, when you stop Zoloft there is no more serotonin reuptake.
>
> Zoloft blocks serotonin reuptake, allowing more serotonin to remain in the synapse.
>
> But I can offer suggestions on how to stop Zoloft. It had a very very nast w/drawal for me, but that's just me.
>
> While WEANING SLOWLY off Zoloft,
>
> 1. Boost nutrition- eat fruit and vegies (and a lot of bannanas
>
> 2. Try take a natural alternative- St Johns Wart or L- tryptophan
>
> But reduce your dose slowly
>
> can you please tell me what dose you are on and how long for?
>
> by the way, if zoloft didnt help u much im not suprised- it is the weakest SSRI for OCD, depression and anxiety...
>
> Ace
>
>
poster:greenwillow
thread:369219
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040719/msgs/369545.html