Hi, I'm Joey

September 22, 2026

I am just starting Sertiline. Been on it about 14days. I was to go up to 25 after one week. I did jump to 25 but the side effects were so bad I had to go back to 12.5 after just one day on the higher dose. I'm hoping to just stay at 12.5 for the next several months. I am almost 90 so I think my age has something to do with the higher dose. I hope to learn about this drug through others experiences and what to expect when I taper off.

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AniSep 22

Trusted VoiceZoloft · active

Hello & welcome! Staying at the 12.5 dose for now seems sensible, you listened to your body not dealing well on 25 mg. How are you feeling now?

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

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CatinaSep 22

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Joey, welcome! Nice to have you here with us. What were you put on Sertraline for? I hope things level out for you soon so then you can begin to taper off. You want to make sure you're stable first. How does your doctor feel about you wanting to get off of it? Are they supportive? Let us know how we can help! Catina 🩵 https://taper.community/resources/blog/zoloft-withdrawal-symptoms-and-timeline

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 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.

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