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Posted by CarolW on January 14, 2004, at 18:54:17
I never was one to get headaches. Now, ten days after taking my last Zoloft, I'm getting the killer migraines of all times. Is this common? I literally am seeing blurry out of my eyes the pain is so bad. Any suggestions on how long this will last - and can I do anything to make this better?
Posted by Guy on January 14, 2004, at 19:05:26
In reply to Are horrific migraines part of withdrawal?, posted by CarolW on January 14, 2004, at 18:54:17
The short answer is "go more slowly". You may have to chop your pills into small bits so you can wean off the drugs. Usually the last little bits are the hardest, but you can minimize the pain by tapering over two to three weeks.
Posted by coral on January 14, 2004, at 21:21:22
In reply to Are horrific migraines part of withdrawal?, posted by CarolW on January 14, 2004, at 18:54:17
Zoloft was an absolute lifesaver for me. However, during the first 4-6 weeks on and and 4-6 weeks off gave me horrendous headaches. I found that ice packs and a darkened room helped. Please let me reiterate, though, that the benefits far out-weighed the side effects.
Posted by SLS on January 14, 2004, at 21:39:13
In reply to Re: Are horrific migraines part of withdrawal?, posted by coral on January 14, 2004, at 21:21:22
> Zoloft was an absolute lifesaver for me. However, during the first 4-6 weeks on and and 4-6 weeks off gave me horrendous headaches. I found that ice packs and a darkened room helped. Please let me reiterate, though, that the benefits far out-weighed the side effects.
How long did it take Zoloft to work for you?I began to respond after only 10 days and at a dosage of 100mg. After only 3 days, it stopped working. I'm now taking 200mg and feel absolutely nothing positive.
- Scott
Posted by coral on January 15, 2004, at 4:57:48
In reply to Re: Are horrific migraines part of withdrawal?, posted by SLS on January 14, 2004, at 21:39:13
Dear Scott,
After three years and more medication falures than I care to recount, Zoloft gave some mild relief within the first two months, and I stress mild. I stayed w/the Zoloft (200 mg) for six months when I experienced a breakthrough. Then, it was another year as I slowly climbed out of Hades, staying w/Zoloft. Zoloft also curtailed a relapse in a relatively short period.
Coral
Posted by Angielala on January 15, 2004, at 12:20:04
In reply to Are horrific migraines part of withdrawal?, posted by CarolW on January 14, 2004, at 18:54:17
When I came off the Zoloft I got the horrible headaches too. The one thing I made sure of was that it was normal. I went to the docs and they asked a bunch of questions, just to make sure it wasn't too brutal of a withdrawl, which I guess they can soften if it is a more-hard-then-normal withdrawl.
If the pain doesn't get better and your eyes feel swollen at all, you might just want to stop in for a sec and talk to the doc. It'll ease your mind, and might beable to give you some migraine meds to help- it helped me.
Also- a dark room and cold packs are definitely needed! Sleepytime tea is good too.
> I never was one to get headaches. Now, ten days after taking my last Zoloft, I'm getting the killer migraines of all times. Is this common? I literally am seeing blurry out of my eyes the pain is so bad. Any suggestions on how long this will last - and can I do anything to make this better?
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