Understanding Sertraline (Zoloft)

Side Effects

Of course, there are side effects to sertraline! The most common are dry mouth, appetite loss, headaches, sweating, and sleeping issues. However, these tend to be quite mild! In fact, patients find that they subside on their own within a few weeks. Other side effects are chest pain, diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, and vomiting. These are not as common! Aggression and confusion as side effects must be reported to a doctor immediately. Patients will need their dose adjusted to make them disappear! A medication change is also considered.

Doctors will ask patients about their mood at all of their future visits. Any changes must be reported! This is because it can cause suicidal thoughts in the beginning. The effect has mostly been seen in patients under twenty-five years old! This medication causes serotonin syndrome in rare cases. Symptoms of this include stiff muscles, agitation, fever, and a rapid heart rate. These require immediate medical attention! Other signs that need emergency attention are tunnel vision, eye swelling, blurry vision, and eye pain.

Reveal precautions for this medication next.