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Phantom sensations in mouth

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Why did you go off Zoloft and why cold turkey? What was the urgent need? Does any of this info below fit you?

Stopping Zoloft (sertraline) cold turkey causes antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, which brings intense physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and electric shock-like sensations in the head.Physical Side EffectsDizziness: A spinning or lightheaded feeling that makes walking hard.Brain zaps: Brief feelings that resemble mild electric shocks inside the head.Flu-like feelings: Fatigue, muscle aches, chills, and heavy sweating without a real infection.Digestive upset: Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.Headaches: Throbbing head pain that can range from mild to severe.Emotional and Mental Side EffectsAnxiety and panic: Sudden or severe spikes in nervous feelings and panic attacks.Rebound depression: A rapid return or worsening of sad, hopeless moods.Irritability: Quick anger, agitation, and a low tolerance for stress.Sleep issues: Insomnia or very vivid, disturbing nightmares.Most users on Reddit agree that these withdrawal effects hit hard within a few days of stopping the medication. In rare cases, abrupt stopping can trigger severe risks like seizures or suicidal thoughts.

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@jenatsky, please note the Community Guidelines (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/) about posting AI generated information:
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It looks like at least some of this information comes from Reddit, which may or may not be reliable.

You're quite right that quitting an SSRI drug like Zoloft abruptly (cold turkey) is not recommended. Tapering over time is the recommended approach.

@kayliejamieson777, have you talked to your prescribing doctor about these phantom sensations?