I've been on 100 mg of Zoloft since I was 6 months pg. My daughter is now 5 months and I'm wanting to take myself off of the meds. I spoke to my OB about this during a pre-op visit (had a tubal) and she told me how to taper down when I was ready.

After I had my 2nd daughter I was prescribed Paxil, since that was the only safe med while nursing, and I had terrible wd's from it. Does anyone know what the wd effects are from Zoloft? All I know, is that I don't want to go through the same thing as before. I was nodding off all the time (even behind the wheel with the kids in the car) and had terrible head zaps. I now have 3 kids to take care of (ages 4, 20 months and 5 months) and it wouldn't be good if I nodded off all the time.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks, Maggie

Hi Maggie,

Zoloft doesn't have the same reputation for tapering effects like Paxil does. For me stepping down to 50 mg. for a week or so and then off has never been a problem. This may be the case for you as well, or possibly a slower schedule would help. Go with a daily dose, rather than a skip-a-dose-every-other-day routine. A pill cutter can make this a lot easier. hth

It took me 6 months to get off Paxil. Zoloft was much easier. I tapered off 100mg. in 2 weeks with no withdrawal effects.

It took me years to taper down to a small amount to get off. The first time I stopped I had severe withdrawal. See my previous posts.

It took me 6 months to get off Paxil. Zoloft was much easier. I tapered off 100mg. in 2 weeks with no withdrawal effects.