please do not go off your zoloft (generic name: sertraline ) without consulting your doctor. stopping an antidepressant abruptly can cause serious side effects including suicidal thoughts. if you feel the sertraline isn't working your doctor can recommend a different medication for you. it's not uncommon to try several medications before finding the right one(s) to treat anxiety and depression. if you feel you no longer need an antidepressant please discuss the situation with your health care provider. he or she can tell you how to safely go off the sertraline and can monitor your progress. this way if you experience any side effects your physician knows what's going on. hope this helps! mac the cautionary statements here are for real. it's not just the return of depression or anxiety symptoms that you're facing here. your doctor can help you taper off gradually to avoid the worst of the discontinuation effects. you don't want to do this without the help of your doctor's office. <link> >>symptoms most often occur within three days of stopping the antidepressant. they are usually mild and go away within about two weeks. symptoms can include:<< dizziness and balance problems electric shock sensations headache trouble sleeping vomiting
how do i get off of zoloft and what are the side effects during this time? . 50 mg once a day for panic attacks and depression.