HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Intermittent Body Jerks While On Gabapentin, Klonopin And Wellbutrin?

I am taking many medications. Throughout the day, I occasionally have ticks in various parts of my body. Usually in my legs, stomach (main part of body). They are jumpy and jerky and very noticeable. They are very strong and not easy to hide. I take gabapentin, Effexor, klonopin, tizanidine, Wellbutrin, topomax, lamictal, . Are any of these causing my ticks?
Thu, 23 May 2019
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Zoloft can lead to muscle twitches and tremors in certain cases. Mostly it is self-limiting and will reduce with time.

Mostly the body adjusts to the symptoms, but if the symptoms persist then it would be wiser to consider switching to some other antidepressants like escitalopram or paroxetine or venlafaxine.

Sometimes, if the doses are a higher then the reduction of the dose may help in reducing the side-effects. But 50mg is still is a small dose and further reduction is not warranted. So it would be better to switch the medicine.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Intermittent Body Jerks While On Gabapentin, Klonopin And Wellbutrin?

Hello, Zoloft can lead to muscle twitches and tremors in certain cases. Mostly it is self-limiting and will reduce with time. Mostly the body adjusts to the symptoms, but if the symptoms persist then it would be wiser to consider switching to some other antidepressants like escitalopram or paroxetine or venlafaxine. Sometimes, if the doses are a higher then the reduction of the dose may help in reducing the side-effects. But 50mg is still is a small dose and further reduction is not warranted. So it would be better to switch the medicine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon