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Does Zoloft Cause Weight Gain, Headaches And Nose Bleeding And Also On Birth Control Pills?
HI, i was prescribed Zoloft about 2 months ago and since then i have gained 7 pounds (still exercise and diet 7 days a week tho), have had nose bleeds, none stop spotting, headaches and absolutely no energy. I am also on the birth control pill and embien for sleep. Could all the medicines I m on be causing all these problems I am having or is it just due to Zoloft?
Wed, 2 Jan 2019
Hi,
Zoloft is composed of 'Sertraline', is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. It is primarily used for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
Common side effects include diarrhoea, sexual dysfunction, and troubles with sleep. The symptoms which you are having could be due to side effects of birth control pills itself.
Kindly consult Obstetrician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
Zoloft is composed of 'Sertraline', is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. It is primarily used for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
Common side effects include diarrhoea, sexual dysfunction, and troubles with sleep. The symptoms which you are having could be due to side effects of birth control pills itself.
Kindly consult Obstetrician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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