For people on zoloft. Please help!!?!


Question: For people on zoloft!. Please help!!!?
I have been on zoloft for 5 years and this is the longest I've ever been off of it!. I heard that if you are going off of it, you need to do it gradually, but right now my mom can't get the perscription!. This is day 3 that i've been off of it!. The withdraw is so bad i stayed homwe from school today!. the other 2 days were hell, but it's just getting worse!. What happens is I get this anxiety when I get really stressed out, I start feeling dizzy and I can't catch my breath!. Today along with the dizziness and breathing thing I started feeling really sick in my stomach and sweaty and headaches!. It happens on and off!. It is torture and I still won't be able to get it for 2 more days!. If there is anybody who knows whatI'm talking about, what did you do to feel better!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
The Zoloft PI sheet says:
" During marketing of Zoloft and other SSRIs and SNRIs (Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors), there have been spontaneous reports of adverse events occurring upon discontinuation of these drugs, particularly when abrupt, including the following: dysphoric mood, irritability, agitation, dizziness, sensory disturbances (e!.g!. paresthesias such as electric shock sensations), anxiety, confusion, headache, lethargy, emotional lability, insomnia, and hypomania!. While these events are generally self-limiting, there have been reports of serious discontinuation symptoms!."

I would call the Dr!. tell him or her the situation!. Request some samples to hold you over and keep extra on hand in case this ever happens again!. For future referrence, if you think your going to run out, you can always cut the dose!. (Never do that if it's Extended Release or Slow Release)!.

It looks like the cost for brand name 100mg are about the same as the 50mgs, next time ask the doc to write your script for 100's and split them!.

If this delay is due to financial problems seek help through Pfizer!. www!.pfizerhelpfulanswers!.com
They also use Partnership for Prescription Assistance, you can go there at www!.pparx!.org for other meds too!.
You'll get through this!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I am on Zoloft 50mg daily!. I have gone before without taking my meds for like three days but neverhad any problems!. If you are having this type of situation you need to probably go to the ER for the problems you are having!. Why can she not get the script!? money!? If you call your family doctor they should have samples there at the office to help you out for a couple of days for free!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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