Zoloft Withdrawal

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If you have been prescribed Zoloft and you have been taking the medication over a long period of time, you may experience Zoloft withdrawal symptoms once you discontinue use. Because of the severity of these symptoms, it is recommended that you seek rehabilitation at a quality drug detox center.

What is Zoloft?

Many individuals who take Zoloft are unaware of the potentially dangerous Zoloft withdrawal symptoms associated with its abrupt discontinuation. Zoloft (Sertraline hydrochloride) is a prescription antidepressant medication used to treat severe depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other mental health conditions. It is one of the most commonly prescribed SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) in the United States.

Patients who have been taking Zoloft for a long period of time and abruptly stop taking it or lower their dosage too rapidly can experience Zoloft withdrawal symptoms, also known as SSRI discontinuation syndrome.

Zoloft Withdrawal Symptoms

In a blind discontinuance study of SSRIs, it was discovered that 60 percent of the patients taking Zoloft suffered from SSRI discontinuation syndrome. Some of the Zoloft withdrawal symptoms associated with this syndrome include:

  • Paraesthesia (unexplained skin sensation such as burning, tingling or prickling)
  • Dizziness
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Electric shock-like sensations
  • Confusion
  • Tremors
  • Insomnia and/or restlessness
  • Profuse sweating
  • Nausea
  • Vertigo
  • Anger
  • Nightmares
  • Emotional instability
  • Headaches
  • Malaise

Treatment Options for Zoloft Withdrawal Symptoms

Studies indicate that Zoloft withdrawal symptoms can be dramatically reduced if the patient is gradually weaned off of the medication over a minimum of three weeks. Patients looking to prevent or manage their Zoloft withdrawal can find effective help in a drug rehab designed to offer medically-based detox services.

Many people who suffer from an addiction to antidepressants do not consider seeking help from an addiction treatment facility. They mistakenly believe that these centers are specifically for people suffering from an addiction to illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin or others, and not for people who are dealing with an addiction to a prescription medication. That is entirely false. Today's addiction treatment centers offer safe recovery and rehabilitation services for a wide variety of substances including Zoloft.

Get the help you need from the professionals trained to help you recover. If you need assistance in locating a drug rehabilitation program near you, simply call us at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869). This toll-free nationwide hotline is open 24/7 and we are always here to take your call. Call us today and find the treatment you need to avoid the painful symptoms of Zoloft withdrawal.