Question:
Can I get "hooked" on Zoloft?
Answer: No. People who take Zoloft do not get
addicted. They don't get a "rush" or a "high"
from it, either. Instead, they start to feel good again. They
get back to enjoying their lives.
Along with its needed effects, Zoloft
may cause some unwanted side effects. Although
not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they
may need medical attention. One secret side effect of Zoloft
that may occur is the serotonin syndrome. This syndrome (group
of symptoms) is more likely to occur shortly after an increase
in sertraline dose.
No one likes (Zoloft)side
effects. But think of it this way: If you broke your
leg, you would need to wear a cast. You would have to be careful
to keep the cast from getting wet. You might even need crutches,
which can hurt your arms. After the cast came off, your leg
muscles would be weak, and you might need weeks or months of
physical therapy. All of these are side effects of treating
a broken leg. But surely they are worth putting up with to walk
normally again.
In the same way, if you have side
effects of Zoloft, think of it as part of getting well and feeling
better. As always, speak to your doctor if you have Zoloft side
effects.
More common Zoloft side effects:
* Decreased sexual desire or ability
Less common or rare side effects of Zoloft drug:
* Fast talking & excited feelings or actions that are out
of control,
* Breast tenderness or enlargement
* Fast or irregular heartbeat
* Unusual or sudden body or facial movements or postures
* Red or purple spots on skin
* Low blood sodium (confusion, convulsions [seizures], drowsiness,
dryness of mouth, increased thirst, lack of energy)
* Nose bleeds
* Inability to sit still
* Restlessness
*Serotonin syndrome (diarrhea, fever, increased sweating, mood
or behavior changes, overactive reflexes, racing heartbeat,
restlessness, shivering or shaking)
* Unusual secretion of milk (in females)
* Fever
* Skin rash, hives, or itching
Symptoms of overdose (may be more severe than
sertraline [Zoloft] side effects occurring at regular doses
or several may occur together:
* Unusually large pupils
* Drowsiness
* Unusually fast heartbeat
* Serotonin syndrome (diarrhea, fever, increased sweating, mood
or behavior changes, overactive reflexes, racing heartbeat,
restlessness, shivering or shaking)
* Nausea
* Anxiety
* Vomiting
Other Zoloft side effects may occur that usually do
not need medical attention. These side effects of Zoloft
may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
However, check with your doctor if any of the following Zoloft
side effects continue or are bothersome:
* Tiredness or weakness
* Trouble in sleeping
* Nausea
* Drowsiness
* Increased sweating
* Headache
* Dryness of mouth
* Dizziness
* Stomach or abdominal cramps, gas, or pain
* Decreased appetite or weight loss
* Trembling or shaking
* Diarrhea or loose stools
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