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Do SSRIs Cause Swallowing Difficulty?

Can ssri cause swallowing difficulties? I Was on cipralex for 7 years with swallowing difficulties and was told I have a choking phobia. Went off cipralex swallowing improved 80%. Was off for a few weeks just started zoloft and swallowing difficulty has returned
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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It is not prominent side effect but indirectly some possibility in causing swallowing difficulty but Zoloft is reported with trismus [swallowing difficulty]. You should do this sukshm yoga program [good for jaw muscles] moreover stress in these muscles cause [like art of living yoga programme or online ombw] is good option [psychological or organic causes can be relieved plus it will relieve other psychological stress factors also. Take soft foods till it occurs [Ibuprofen 200mg can be taken SOS for pain].

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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Do SSRIs Cause Swallowing Difficulty?

Hi, It is not prominent side effect but indirectly some possibility in causing swallowing difficulty but Zoloft is reported with trismus [swallowing difficulty]. You should do this sukshm yoga program [good for jaw muscles] moreover stress in these muscles cause [like art of living yoga programme or online ombw] is good option [psychological or organic causes can be relieved plus it will relieve other psychological stress factors also. Take soft foods till it occurs [Ibuprofen 200mg can be taken SOS for pain]. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician