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What Causes Diarrhea While On Zoloft?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Mar 2016
Question: Been on low dose zoloft for 6 days. Have loose stools and diarreha that started today. Took some Pepto. Will this side effect disappear wants body gets adjusted to the med? Been taking a probiotic
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (8 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

I'm sorry you are having diarrhea. This is a common side effect of Zoloft. Fortunately, it does disappear typically within 2 weeks after starting Zoloft as the body gets used to it. Don't worry!
Continue taking a probiotic in the meanwhile.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (9 hours later)
Thank you!! I have used your personal link before but i get charged 35.00 everytime and this way is cheaper. Thanks for answering my question
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (4 hours later)
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You're very welcome.
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What Causes Diarrhea While On Zoloft?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. I'm sorry you are having diarrhea. This is a common side effect of Zoloft. Fortunately, it does disappear typically within 2 weeks after starting Zoloft as the body gets used to it. Don't worry! Continue taking a probiotic in the meanwhile. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers