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Zoloft: Zoloft Side Effects

Zoloft Side Effects

In addition to the health risks announced in the FDA alerts , there may be other dangers associated with Zoloft use. Do not stop taking Zoloft suddenly. Doing so may result in harmful side effects. Your healthcare professional should slowly decrease your dose as necessary.

The risks of using Zoloft include:

  • An increased risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions
  • Bleeding problems, especially if taken with aspirin, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen), or other drugs that affect bleeding
  • Mania (becoming hyperactive, excitable, or elated)
  • Seizures (even if Zoloft is not taken close in time with a MAOI)
  • Weight loss. Children who take Zoloft for a long time should have their growth and body weight measured regularly.
  • Increased risks if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. Babies born to mothers taking Zoloft late in pregnancy have developed problems such as difficulty breathing and feeding
  • Sexual problems including impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation, difficulty in reaching orgasm, or decreased libido (sexual desire)

Other side effects of Zoloft use include:

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Dry mouth
  • Sleepiness

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