I ran out of my SSRI (zolft) prescription and I'm experiencing withdrawal symptoms?

Hi gjsjg.

Sorry to hear you're having a bad time with SSRI discontinuation symptoms. They're quite horrible :(

I'm not sure what country you're in, but depending on where you are, I'd be trying to see your pharmacist or your GP and explaining your situation to see if one of them can supply you with an 'rescue pack' so to speak, so you can restart your regime and then pay to get the rest of your pack when you are in a better financial situation. I'm sure if you're a regular patient, the pharmacist and GP won't have an issue with that. I'm sad and worried to hear about your suicidal/self harming thoughts, as will your pharmacist/GP and I'm sure they will promptly help you out.

I hate to disagree with advice given by anyone else, because Delila may be correct, as everyone is different. However in answer to your last question, based on my study/training and my own experience as a patient taking SSRI's, discontinuation symptoms usually resolve within 24 hours of reinstating the original, or another pharmacologically similar agent. Some patients even report complete remission of their discontinuation symptoms within a few hours of taking their dose again. However, if any of your symptoms are due to relapse of your original symptoms, rather than discontinuation symptoms, then Delila is correct; it may take a week or so before the original symptoms are once again controlled by the medication.

I hope this helps.

Take care, I hope you feel better soon.

Jake.

Hi, yes i would go see your doctor asap and explain what has happened and what withdrawal symptoms you are experiencing. I am most concerned about the suicidal/self destructive thoughts you have been having. It is important to get back on the medication as quickly as possible (i understand you financial predicament). You may find that once you return to the Zoloft it will take a week or so to settle again. Hoping you feel better soon!