
Severe Breast Tenderness. Got Off Zoloft. Had Sex. Other Signs Of Pregnancy To Worry About?

thanks for the query.
According to your description the possibilities are,
-Sertraline discontinuation syndrome:
Zoloft is Sertraline hydrochloride, which is used as antidepressant.
abrupt cessation of sertraline intake can cause this syndrome.
It is characterized by irritability, nervousness, emotional lability, anger, insomnia, depression etc.
by restarting the drug with same dose or with smaller dose and then by stopping the drug gradually over a period of 2 to 3 weeks this syndrome can be treated.
-Pre menstrual syndrome: these symptoms especially breast tenderness can be seen in pre menstrual syndrome which occurs during luteal phase of menstrual cycle.
Now you better visit local gynecologist and let her discuss with your friend to rule out the cause to her symptoms, depending on that she can take treatment.
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Do you think that it could be a factor of the Zoloft discontinuation?
What would you suggest if someone just mentioned of breast soreness/tenderness and wasn't taking Zoloft?
I am just trying to get a whole understanding because everything I read about the Zoloft discontinuation said the same thing that you did above and didn't really mention this particular system. Thank you for your quick response.
As per my knowledge breast tenderness is not known to occur in Zoloft discontinuation syndrome.
But this is mentioned as one of the rare side effect of Zoloft in one article, I am giving the link below.
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If anybody complains of breast tenderness we will try to find out the cause like,
-whether she is pregnant or not, as it can occur in early pregnancy
-premenstrual syndrome
-recent dietary changes like high intake of caffeine
-usage of oc pills
-presence of mastitis or breast abscess
-benign or malignant breast diseases
depending on the cause treatment will be given.
You better visit once the doctor who prescribed her the Zoloft drug and explain him her problem he may suggest you further treatment.
Wishing good health to your girl friend, If you are satisfied with my response please accept it.
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