Rapid metabolizer of Zoloft
Genetically proven, I am a rapid metabolizer of Zoloft. The half-life of Zoloft in my system appears to be 22 hours. (Not the 24 hours or more shown in literature. I have to keep my heart palpation medication at 50mg a day to stay ahead of the heart palpitations caused by the Zoloft. I have already increased my magnesium, sodium, B Vitamins and potassium intake. Any other suggestions?
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To help ease my withdrawals
symptoms, I increased my magnesium and sodium. Eliminated all source of caffeine. Changed my food intake to eliminate sugars, preservatives and anything I can not pronounce. Also created my own exercise program that works for me. My weight has dropped 28 pounds.
You did not say how much you are tapering. Maybe you are tapering too much. Maybe if you take Zoloft in a liquid form, you can taper smaller amounts.
As I have suggested, please read the book “The Anti-Depressants Solution” by Dr’ Joseph Glenmullen. The book is a god send to me. He has 30 plus years experience helping people taper off Zoloft and other medications. 🤗🤗
I feel so lucky for my dr. I ended up in the er last night and they did a lot of nothing. Saw my dr today and they’re referring me to a cardiologist this week just to be safe. I’m sorry yours has been so dismissive.
How do you send a private message? I’m very interested in how you’ve dealt with all your issues. The book sounds great and I’ll be sure to look into it. You’ve been most helpful and kind. Most appreciated 😊
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In the book, I did disagree with one suggestion of Dr. Glenmullen. He suggests the first taper be half of your dose. I disagree. I believe starting with a small taper to find out what your withdrawal symptoms are like. Then increase to a larger taper if the withdrawal was very mild. Please keep us informed as to how you are doing!
It’s fine corresponding this way. So my bloodwork came back normal but I feel like crap. How is that possible? Dr. told me stop taking Ambien tonight since that’s the only thing left to try. So I won’t sleep, not that it’s always effective anyway. If you don’t have your health, you have no life.
My blood work showed everything was normal too. My natural healing practitioner suggested I take a little bit of magnesium l-threonate just a little bit. I did and started feeling much better. Do be careful, start slow. Too much magnesium, causes diarrhea. Please let us if the is helps you.
What is the practioner's name?
My natural healing practitioner is a high school classmate. He spends a lot of time traveling the United States looking for specific plants to create his tinctures. Let me ask him if he is taking on new clients.
Or you could relay all the knowledge that you have learned from him? Any advice would help me.
You could use GENOMIND. With a vial of spit they can tell what psyc meds are good for you and which aren't.
They give a comprehensive report.
Including,
Meds for anxiety
Meds for depression
Meds for moods
Meds for pain medicine
And others
It looks expensive, your Dr does the swab or tube In the office and sends it in. Your dr will get the results.
When you get the bill, call GENOMIND. Tell them you cannot afford them, they usually lower the bill to $300.
Good luck!!!