Posted by SLS on July 22, 2005, at 9:23:32
In reply to Withdrawal after three weeks on Zoloft?, posted by TamaraJ on July 22, 2005, at 7:43:08
Hi Tamara.
> My questions: Can I expect to experience withdrawal symptoms after only a short time on the drug?
My *guess* is that taking an antidepressant for two weeks or more sets up for some withdrawal syndrome upon discontinuation. I would first try to taper quickly just to see what happens.
> If I take 25mg of Nortriptyline for the time being, will this help ease any withdrawal symptoms I may experience?
Not necessarily. I continued on nortriptyine when I discontinued Effexor. I still had to taper the Effexor to avoid withdrawal symptoms. I used a flexible-dosing method, which works so well for me, that I wouldn't be able to tell for sure if the nortriptyline had acted as a buffer.
- Scott
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