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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Zoloft
Question: my doctor added 50 mg. Zoloft with my 150 mg. wellbutrin 2.5 weeks ago. I don't like the feeling of hazy and no emotion from the Zoloft. Can I just stop it or should I alternate or cut in half to wean off for awhile?
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Brief Answer:
Stop it gradually and talk to your doctor
Detailed Answer:
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If you are suffering with depression than continuing wellbutrin alone may be enough and I do not recommend poly pharmacy. In that regard continue wellbutrin at 300 mg as the effective dose for depression is 300-450 mg a day.
As you do not like zoloft you can cut back to nil zoloft by reducing 12.5 per week.
For first week take three fourth than half for second week and quarter for third week and than you can stop without problems. This is essential as zoloft is associated with withdrawal symptoms.
As both the medicines are prescription and associated with its own risk you need to do it under medical supervision after due discussion with your primary physician.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Thanks and regards
Stop it gradually and talk to your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.
If you are suffering with depression than continuing wellbutrin alone may be enough and I do not recommend poly pharmacy. In that regard continue wellbutrin at 300 mg as the effective dose for depression is 300-450 mg a day.
As you do not like zoloft you can cut back to nil zoloft by reducing 12.5 per week.
For first week take three fourth than half for second week and quarter for third week and than you can stop without problems. This is essential as zoloft is associated with withdrawal symptoms.
As both the medicines are prescription and associated with its own risk you need to do it under medical supervision after due discussion with your primary physician.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
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