Side Effects of Zoloft
Zoloft side effects range from mild - like dry mouth, nausea and
drowsiness - to life-threatening Zoloft side effects like liver
failure and increased suicide risk Each individual will experience
Zoloft side effects differently. This list of Zoloft side effects
might not cover all adverse side effects of Zoloft.
Zoloft can cause serious side effects.
Weight gain and
sexual dysfunction
are common Zoloft side effects. Less common but life threatening
is the increased risk of suicide.
Addiction and subsequent
withdrawal symptoms also rank on the list of serious Zoloft
side effects. Zoloft has been linked to Parkinson’s Disease and
drug-induced stuttering.
People seeking depression relief should carefully evaluate Zoloft
side effects before deciding to take Zoloft. Consult your
healthcare professional about Zoloft side effects before using
this drug.
The natural antidepressant Deprex is a
safe and effective depression treatment scientifically formulated
to elevate mood without the potentially harmful side effects
commonly associated with Zoloft. Self-help techniques,
psychotherapy, diet and lifestyle changes or a combination of
approaches have also successfully worked at treating depression.
Only you can decide if Zoloft is the best means of treating
depression symptoms. If considering using Zoloft, thoroughly
discuss Zoloft side effect concerns with your physician.
Zoloft Side Effects:
_ Agitation.
_ Irritability.
_ Deepened depression.
_ Increased risk of suicide.
_ Difficulty urinating.
_ Ejaculation problems.
_ Impotence.
_ Changes in sex drive or ability.
_ Difficulty reaching orgasm.
_ Decreased libido.
_ Upset stomach.
_ Drowsiness.
_ Hair loss.
_ Insomnia or sleeplessness.
_ Nightmares.
_ Weakness.
_ Anxiety.
_ Dry mouth.
_ Sensitivity to sunlight.
_ Changes in appetite or weight.
_ Excessive sweating.
_ Jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms.
_ Slow or difficult speech.
_ Shuffling walk.
_ Tremors.
_ Headache.
_ Constipation or diarrhea.
_ Blurred vision.
_ Fever.
_ Irregular heartbeat.
The FDA issued a public health alert for Zoloft in March 2004
warning that Zoloft side effects include deeper depression and an
increased suicide risk. The FDA also issued a public health
advisory in October 2003 about increased reports of suicidal
thinking, suicide attempts, hostility and self-harm in children
using Zoloft. The FDA urges that Zoloft be used with caution in
children.
An allergic reaction is a possible Zoloft side effect. Stop taking
Zoloft and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency
medical treatment if you experience difficulty breathing, closing
of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, hives, a
fast or irregular heartbeat, jaw, neck or back muscle spasms,
shuffling walk, slow or difficult speech, persistent fine tremor
or inability to sit still, fever or severe skin rash. Contact your
doctor immediately if you experience yellowing of the skin or
eyes.
Do not stop taking Zoloft without first talking to your doctor.
Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping
Zoloft completely. Suddenly stopping Zoloft may cause unpleasant
and potentially serious side effects and withdrawal symptoms.
*This antidepressant drug information does not
endorse Zoloft, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The
information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible
warnings, uses, precautions, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse side effects of Zoloft. If you have
questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your health
care provider or pharmacist. The information provided should not
be construed to indicate that Zoloft is safe, effective or
appropriate.
