Hi, I'm Jackie

October 1, 2026

Tapering from Sertraline after 5 years on them. Looking for people who have already undergone a similar experience. Hoping to learn of things I should be mindful of and what to prepare for.

Zoloft — 100 mg — 5 years, 4 months — planning taper

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AniOct 1

NavigatorZoloft · active

Welcome, I am tapering Zoloft too. Hope you'll find many useful information on here, please feel free to ask questions or share your experiences!

Zoloft — current 2.8 mg — 6 years — actively tapering - tapered from 50 mg

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CatinaOct 2

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Jackie, welcome! We have plenty of members tapering @Zoloft (Setraline), so you'll be in good company, as you've already seen. You can read about Hyperbolic tapering in the Resources section. Also, if you click on any of the Forum sections and choose the Guides tab, you'll find lots of helpful information, advice, and tips on how to taper and handle withdrawal symptoms. We look forward to supporting you with your upcoming taper! Catina 🩷

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

Heather ShadowOct 2

WelcomerZoloft · holding

Hi Jackie I am also tapering off Sertraline and have cut down from 50mg to 25. I have been on it 15 years so my advice would be to do it very slowly taking the same dose each day and I have been filing the edges of the tablets rather than cutting in half. Don't be afraid to stay at a certain dose for a few weeks until any symptoms subside before continuing. Good luck.

25mg — 15 years — holding

Gigi‎Oct 2

NavigatorZoloft · active

Hi @Jackie! 👋 I was on 50mg for 10 years, and I'm down to 22.5mg. My biggest lesson: take your time (just like my fellow taperers have said)! I'm doing a water taper now, as I found it difficult to weigh the powder in my capsules reliably, and so far it works out for me. So if you have any questions about that, just hit me up! Do you have a doctor who supports you, or did you find out about tapering by chance? I hope you have a smooth experience with the process, and if not, we are always here to help you wherever we can!

Withdrawal is not a preview of who you are without the drug.
Zoloft — 10 years, 50 mg — currently 21.5 mg — actively tapering

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