these are not medications that should be stopped abruptly. zoloft in particular needs to be tapered to avoid potentially serious side effects such as suicidal feelings. zoloft normally is used to treat depression. therefore stopping zoloft can allow depressive symptoms to return. focalin normally is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). stopping it can cause adhd symptoms to be uncontrolled. if you are the 17-year-old in question i suggest you participate in decision that affect your health. ask your parents to make an appointment with the doctor so you can discuss the pros and cons of taking these medications. you of all people need to understand why you're taking the medications what the potential side effects are and how long the therapy is expected to last. if you are the parent of the 17-year-old try to involve your teen in the medical decision-making process. individuals who feel empowered tend to take more responsibility for their medication regimens than those who feel medications are being forced upon them. as i said under no circumstances should zoloft be abruptly withdrawn. this can cause serious negative consequences. wishing you well!
what effect will stopping zoloft 50mg and focalin xr 20 mg have on 17year old?