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How Can I Manage Some Bad Side Effects Of Zoloft?

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Posted on Thu, 5 May 2022
Question: Hi, I am currently on zoloft 25 mg and not seeing the benefits. I had some bad side effects when i started - really tired and irritable, and some headaches. i want to go to 50 but im nervous ab side effects when i go up. its been 8 days on 25. am i ready to go up and will it be bad or help?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I think you can switch to some other antidepressant.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern towards your unwarranted effects of Zoloft.

I would advise you to switch off to another antidepressant as you are not able to tolerate those side effects.

Please consult your doctor and follow his advise. Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.
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How Can I Manage Some Bad Side Effects Of Zoloft?

Brief Answer: I think you can switch to some other antidepressant. Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concern towards your unwarranted effects of Zoloft. I would advise you to switch off to another antidepressant as you are not able to tolerate those side effects. Please consult your doctor and follow his advise. Hope this information would help you. Thank you.