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I Keep Getting Slight Head Shocks. I've Been On Zoloft

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Posted on Mon, 16 Dec 2019
Question: I keep getting slight head shocks. I've been on zoloft 100 mg for for over 10 years (Prior to that I was on Paxil) for 20 years. I know you get head shocks when you get off this medication but I'm still taking it. Is it possible that you can still get head shocks? I'm also in menopause for the past 1 yr and 10 months. Is all the above causing this?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Drug tolerance is possible. Menopause may contribute as well.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.

I have read your query.

If you had the same symptoms when you was off these medicines, it is likely that there is a tolerance to Zoloft that is causing them.

Tolerance may happen in cases of prolonged use of a drug, especially antidepressants.

Menopause itself is known as a condition that may cause several symptoms, and can worsen pre existing ones.

So, in my opinion, both, tolerance to Zoloft and menopause are causing your actual issues.

Discuss with your Doctor for a possible adjustment of the Zoloft dose and for these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Keep Getting Slight Head Shocks. I've Been On Zoloft

Brief Answer: Drug tolerance is possible. Menopause may contribute as well. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service. I have read your query. If you had the same symptoms when you was off these medicines, it is likely that there is a tolerance to Zoloft that is causing them. Tolerance may happen in cases of prolonged use of a drug, especially antidepressants. Menopause itself is known as a condition that may cause several symptoms, and can worsen pre existing ones. So, in my opinion, both, tolerance to Zoloft and menopause are causing your actual issues. Discuss with your Doctor for a possible adjustment of the Zoloft dose and for these issues. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.