Hi, I'm Rafael

October 14, 2026

Hi, my name is Rafael. I want to come off sertraline (Zoloft) which I've been taking for over seven years at 50 mg per day. . I've reduced my dose from 50 mg down to 25 mg in the last week. Feeling quite rough at the moment and wondering if I've dropped down too quickly.... feeling low in mood but that's not unusual. What is unusual is flu like symptoms sometimes sweating more feeling a bit achy and irritable. I wonder if anyone's got any experience of this ?

Zoloft — 25 mg — 7years — holding

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Peggy Wallace4h ago

NavigatorCymbalta · holding

I would venture to say that all of us have had all of these symptoms. Speaking for myself, I have at least one or two every single day. But, now that know that I am not alone, I feel a little bit better. There is a lot if help here. Scroll around. You’ll find much comfort.

In my life, have been on Prozac, Wellbutrin, Amytriptiline, Ambien, Seroquel, Zoloft, pamelor, Nortriptiline, Clonazepam, Suboxone (for insomnia), Effexor, Valium, Trazadone, Zanax, and Gabapentin. These, I remember.
Currently on,Duloxetine 60 mg — 2 yr — holding | without clinician

Rafael3h ago

Zoloft · holding

Thanks for getting in touch Peggy . Its great there's a supportive community here. I think I may have dropped down too quickly so i m going to talk to my doctor tomorrow to see about a more gradual taper .

Zoloft — 25 mg — 7years — holding

anne noni moss46m ago

NavigatorPaxil · holding

Sounds like a good plan @Rafael . Sending support that your doctor is cooperative and knows some things about HYPERBOLIC tapering. This forum has great resources, in case he/she is not cooperative or educated on your needs. https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-tapering

atypical in presentation of side effects, super sensitive to small doses and general delayed responder. never took a psych med that didn't' make me sick immediately with infections and restless legs. have never been able to tolerate being on them, but have never had support to get off so I've been bouncing back and forth. i don't like capital letters. sorry.

Paxil — 1 mg — 2 yrs — holding until Oct. 7 doc appt.
Seroquel — 50 — planning taper |
trileptal -75 planning taper
prasozin 1 mg planning taper

started my psych med saga in 2001 and wish I never had. I had some difficulties with sleep and anxiety, but NOTHING like what was in store for me after trying every med out there. My last treatment center promised to "get me totally off" in 2022 but it was a lie. They just switched drugs and added more and more in a desperate attempt to help me "stabilize," so they could call me a "success story" once insurance stopped paying. I agree with those who state that this industry needs to change. AND I'm working on not being resentful about my suffering because it doesn't help anyone.

been on an off cocktails since 2001. Most recent mixture, prescribed in 2024: 20 mg Paxil, 150 Trileptal, 50 Seroquel, 2 mg prasozin, (for PTSD/nightmares.)

immediately went to 1 mg prasozin, and after 3 months cut to 10 mg paxil. No felt effects. Then went to 5 about 3 months later, (though I didnt' keep track so I'm rusty.) No felt effects. So, I've roughly been on 5 mg for a year and a half.

Side effects always force to to start tapering RIGHT AWAY.

I didn't start keeping track of my Paxil taper until this year. I went from 3mg to 1 in 10 months, using a liquid Maudsley-ish slow taper. Again, no felt effects until now.

October 2026...sleeping less and feeling more sedated during the day. Having trouble managing my social life without getting over-stimulated. Must set boundaries according to my body and not my heart.

Holding 1 mg paxil until blood work done and evaluated, and to see if build a social life that doesn't make me lose sleep. Sounds silly as I type it, but actually, nothing is "silly" on this ride! Everything is WILD!!!! LOL

Keeping all other meds the same. Sorry so long.

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