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What Causes Urinary Retension When On Zoloft?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Question: I'm actually just passing thru....I was given Zoloft as a stepping stone to get off Cymbalta......I do NOT have depression ...but was initially given Cymbalta years ago after I had 2 XXXXXXX strokes......but the loss of feeling in my feet.. the Cymbalta NEVER helped by feet....but I'm currently have SEVERE problems trying to urinate...(side effect) ..so thusly Zoloft. appears on the scene.... Thanks For your interest.
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Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: Stop taking zoloft Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help in this problem. Zoloft consists of sertraline and urinary retension is very rare (0.1 to 1%). If you are facing this problem, better to stop taking sertraline and consult a urologist. This effect would go in a day or two. In case, you do not pass urine and it cause abdominal pain, then you can go to emergency set up for further management. If you need more help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist
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What Causes Urinary Retension When On Zoloft?

Brief Answer: Stop taking zoloft Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help in this problem. Zoloft consists of sertraline and urinary retension is very rare (0.1 to 1%). If you are facing this problem, better to stop taking sertraline and consult a urologist. This effect would go in a day or two. In case, you do not pass urine and it cause abdominal pain, then you can go to emergency set up for further management. If you need more help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist