Zoloft

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I have been on Zoloft since August 2004. I ran out a few days ago and

do not want to take it anymore. I never was told that there were

withdrawal symptoms until after being on it already. At first

prescription from the Dr. - he told me it was a clean drug. The

pharmacist told me it was not a drug I could just stop taking. She

told me this after I had been on it for 6 months and didn't want to

refill my prescription due to loss of health insurance.

I have a friend, who is withdrawing off of Paxil, who has informed me

of the dangers of stopping Zoloft cold turkey. She has also informed

of the dangers of this drug - period. She told me to join this group,

get a prescription and wean myself off of the Zoloft.

I have made an appointment for tomorrow with my Dr. - He won't give me

another prescription until I see him. I haven't seen him since

February.

Are there really bad withdrawal symptoms from Zoloft? I thought it was

one of the drugs that didn't have any - or they were minor. I feel so

stupid. I was just so depressed and having anxiety attacks due to a

divorce that I was desperate to feel better. I am not normally a drug

taker unless I am in some sort of severe pain.

Any info will be appreciated,

Debbi