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Old Jan 26, 2009, 07:36 AM
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Hi There,

I don't have bipolar and I've never taken Zoloft so I can't be of much help. But I did find this on the net. http://www.steadyhealth.com/Experien...al_t53162.html
a website where people are talking about their withdrawal symptoms. I also found this....Zoloft has a half-life of about one day. That means that for every day that passes without taking the medication the level in the blood falls by 50%. After one day the level is reduced to 50% of the original level, after two days to 25%, after three days to 12.5%, and so on.
When one stops Zoloft too rapidly a withdrawal syndrome may develop. Among the symptoms that may be experienced are nausea, tremors, lightheadedness, muscle pains, weakness, insomnia, and anxiety. The withdrawal symptoms usually last 1-2 weeks but in some instances they may gradually decrease over a period as long as a month. It is generally recommended that one taper off this medication gradually under a doctor's supervision. Check with your own personal physician for specific instructions.

I hope this helps somewhat.

Love and Hugs,
Tara
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