hi, I've been on Zoloft for about 2 months and my doctor recently changed me to Prozac 4 days ago because she said she wasn't seeing much improvement in my somatic + conversion disorder. I am having the absolute worst side effects and would like to switch back. My doctor is the type of doctor who denies these medications have much side effects. I will message her in the morning with my intentions of switching back to Zoloft which did not give these severe side effects. I've been going through a chronic illness for 11 months now and cannot bear to put up with this. Severe vertigo, crying fits (crying about chicken earlier today) electric shocks, twitching, teeth chattering, nausea, period cramps with no period night sweats, hot flashes, cold sweats, headache, muscle tension and many more. My question is do I have to quit the Prozac cold turkey and wait 4-7 days to take the Zoloft? I saw this somewhere on the internet. Bear in mind this is only the 4th day but since day 1 of taking it it's become unbearable I haven't left the house. I cannot imagine the living hell I will be put through without going a day of medication. Please help me understand the process. And any experiences you can offer. I stopped the Zoloft without tapering and took the Prozac per doctors orders. Thank you for any help. I am 46 kg and a female teen.
I believe your system is going through withdrawal from Zoloft. You are experiencing exactly the same things I've been experiencing while withdrawing from Prozac for the last 2 months. I've been hospitalized 3 times in 2 months with the bizarre kinds of things just like you have listed. An emergency room doctor told me it could take up to one year for my brain's neurotransmitters to reset. If you will Google "What are the long term withdrawal symptoms from Zoloft" you will see what I mean. This really would not be an issue e for you with Prozac, but definitely with Zoloft because of the length of time on it. I think your best bet would be to go on Zoloft at a higher dose than previously and your withdral symptoms should subside very quickly. Good Luck to you.
Sorry to hear. I went through similar with switching from Celexa. Very difficult time that for me lasted many months. Still not a fan of fluoxetine and came to the conclusion doing the way the psychiatrist prescribed was a big mistake. Different Med's switching to fast is pure torture. My prayers go out to you and the group.
Thank you 😔