Knowing what to expect and finding ways to cope can help you better manage these side effects.
Common Zoloft Side Effects
As with all medications, Zoloft may cause certainunwanted side effects.
Your physician may change your dosage or switch you to a different medication.
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Let’s take a closer look at some of these effects and ways to help deal with them.
Nausea is often the greatest when you first begin taking this medication or if your physician increases your dose.
Tocope with Zoloft-related nausea, you may find it helpful to take the medication with food.
you’ve got the option to also try nausea relief remedies such as drinking ginger tea.
Weight Gain
Another potential side effect of Zoloft isweight gain.
While experts are still trying to figure out the link, some theories exist.
If you’re experiencing weight gain, don’t stop taking the drug on your own.
Instead, talk to your physician.
They may switch you to anantidepressant associated with weight lossor suggest eating or exercise changes to reduce this effect.
For example, in some cases, Zoloft may trigger or exacerbatepsychiatric symptoms.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
The punch in and severity of Zoloft side effects can vary from person to person.
Most symptoms tend to be minimal and generally improve over time.
Common side effects often last one to two weeks until you get used to your medication.
Talk to your physician about your symptoms if you are concerned about side effects.
They can suggest ways to cope or make medication changes if needed.
If you find you are unable to cope with the side effects, call your healthcare provider immediately.
The important thing to avoid is stopping or changing treatment without input from your physician.
Suddenly stopping your medicationcan lead to withdrawalor a return of your symptoms.
Instead, it’s often best towean off Zoloft.
This involves taking smaller and smaller doses over time until you eventually stop taking this medication altogether.
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