Zoloft and Lithium Withdrawal Symptoms?
Question by El: Zoloft and Lithium withdrawal symptoms?
I’ve been on 150mg of Zoloft and 900mg of Lithium. I stopped taking them cold turkey and I’ve been experiencing brain zaps, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. I’ve only been on these meds for a little over a month and I’m wondering how long these symptoms will last and if there are anymore that I will experience? Also, is there anything I can do to get rid of them?
thanks.
Best answer:
Answer by Horsense
Why don’t you call your pharmacist?
They usually know more about them than the doctors.
Here are some websites you can look at, too:
How to Get Off Psychoactive Drugs Safely:
– Welcome to the Road Back Program
http://www.theroadback.org
“Natural Bipolar Treatment”
“Food for the Brain”
– Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depression
http://www.foodforthebrain.org/content.asp?id_Content=1713
“Bipolar Medication Guide: Medications and Drugs for Bipolar Disorder Treatment” http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_medications.htm
“Antidepressants: What You Need to Know About Depression Medications”
http://helpguide.org/mental/medications_depression.htm
“Anxiety Medication: What You Need to Know About Anti-Anxiety Drugs”
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/anxiety_medication_drugs_treatment.htm
Answer by Fay
Caution is advised if lithium is prescribed in combination with SSRIs. Lithium levels should be assessed regularly and the dosage adjusted accordingly. Patients should be closely monitored for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome during treatment. Particular caution is advised when increasing the dosages of these agents. The potential risk for serotonin syndrome should be considered even when administering serotonergic agents sequentially, as some agents may demonstrate a prolonged elimination half-life. For example, a 5-week washout period is generally recommended following use of fluoxetine before administering another serotonergic agent. If serotonin syndrome develops or is suspected during the course of therapy, all serotonergic agents should be discontinued immediately and supportive care rendered as necessary. Moderately ill patients may also benefit from the administration of a serotonin antagonist (e.g., cyproheptadine, chlorpromazine). Severe cases should be managed under consultation with a toxicologist and may require sedation, neuromuscular paralysis, intubation, and mechanical ventilation in addition to the other measures. However, people should know that Zoloft has been linked to birth defects in children. You may also refer at http://www.zoloftlawsuitsattorney.com/link-to-brain-and-spinal-cord-defects/ for more information.
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