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Is there a quick fix for sertraline withdrawal?

I take sertraline (generic term for Zoloft) to treat depression. But I've been out of town lately, have mislaid my bottle somewhere in my travels, and can't get a refill for a few days. I'm now experiencing some side effects from suddenly going off medication, including light-headedness, tingling in an arm and leg, mild nausea, no appetite, hard to concentrate. Is there an over-the-counter, herbal, food or drink or something that can help me get througy this?

i don't think there is. i was taking cymbalta (similar withdrawal symptoms as zoloft, and i also used to take zoloft), and the only way to get rid of those symptoms you describe was to take another pill. i eventually weaned myself off of the cymbalta, but it took weeks. i couldn't stand to be on a drug that would have that much "control" over me.
maybe you could call your doctor to see if he can write you another prescription? or maybe he will know of some way to get rid of the withdrawal symptoms.
oh, and i also read somewhere that some people will always have to be on ssri's after they start taking them. even if they try to gradually reduce the dose, the withdrawal symptoms never go away. that's pretty scary!

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