Question: Is Being Tired All the Time a Zoloft Withdrawal Symptom?
I recently decreased my amount of Zoloft from 150 mgs to 50 mg daily. Would this case me to be tired all the time, even when I get a good night's rest? I feel so run down all the time. Is this a Zoloft withdrawal symptom?
Answer: Many people who either stop taking an antidepressant or lower they dose too quickly will experience what's called a "discontinuation syndrome". They may experience fatigue, nausea, myalgia, insomnia, anxiety, agitation, dizziness, hallucinations, blurred vision, irritability, tingling sensations, vivid dreams, sweating or electric shock sensations. Some will experience only minor symptoms and miss the connection with their antidepressant thinking that perhaps they have the flu. For others, the symptoms are so debilitating that they feel they cannot stop their antidepressant for fear of how it will interfere with their lives.
