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Taking Zoloft For Depression, Having Insomnia, Experiencing Bouts Of Dizziness, Vertigo . Should I Stop Taking Zoloft?

I have been taking Zoloft 50 mg for about 4 months for depression. About six weeks ago I noticed that the drug was not helping me any longer and I was having insomnia. I was also experiencing bouts of dizziness, vertigo, and feeling as I would pass out then it would go away. I explained this to my doctor on my followup and he said it was just my body getting used to the medication. He upped my dosage to 75mg daily and last night I blacked out while driving and had an accident. I had no indicators before it happened and I do not smoke or drink and I am otherwise healthy. Why did this happen and should I stop taking Zoloft?
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
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Hi
The present drug if stopped it will be better
However you need to be investigated for BP blood sugar cervical spondylitis low Hb
let psychiatrist evaluate you for depression again and prescribe drug accordingly
hope your problems are over soon please give feed back
Dr Lal
Psychiatrist
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Taking Zoloft For Depression, Having Insomnia, Experiencing Bouts Of Dizziness, Vertigo . Should I Stop Taking Zoloft?

Hi The present drug if stopped it will be better However you need to be investigated for BP blood sugar cervical spondylitis low Hb let psychiatrist evaluate you for depression again and prescribe drug accordingly hope your problems are over soon please give feed back Dr Lal Psychiatrist