There are dangers close in the heels of users who quit antidepressants abruptly. Withdrawal symptoms are one of the concerns. These uncomfortable physical or mental changes that happen when the body is deprived of the habit-forming pharmaceutical formulation it has been used to may not be severe for some. But for those who are less fortunate, they may undergo severe profound withdrawal effects. One of the leading antidepressants most prescribed by psychiatrists is Zoloft. It is believed to have less side effects than its contemporaries. When it comes to withdrawal, Zoloft does have the negative impact as dismal as the others.
The half-life of Zoloft is 26 hours. Thus, if a person misses a dose even for a day, he or she might experience withdrawal. The half-life of a drug determines how fast a drug is excreted by the body. Withdrawal symptoms may be similar to the side effects associated with Zoloft. Most people who have taken the drug have reported feeling nauseous, tremors, insomnia and anxiety while quitting. Most doctors prescribing it advise their patients to slowly taper down the dose in order to avoid Zoloft withdrawal symptoms.
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