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

question-icon

What Causes Dizziness While On Zoloft?

default
Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Question: I have been on Zoloft 25 for about 17 years. Recently I had a traumatic experience from dental surgery. The Zoloft was actually as thought I had gone off it and just started taking it. But I did not stop. My doctor increased the dosage to 50M. I now have rigid muscles and when I eat, is suffer from internal dizziness and body pulling to left. I was hoping you could offer some advice. l
Thank you
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is time limited side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

I like to inform you that muscle rigidity and dizziness are time limited side effects of increased dose of zoloft and likely to be under control in a period of one to two weeks.

Most of my patients stop complaining about these symptoms after one week of dose increase.

In my view there is need to have some patience if the symptoms are tolerable. If no it will be better to go to 37.5 mg for few days before coming back to 50 mg.

In addition to this talk to your doctor about possibility of serotonin syndrome as it can start with similar symptoms.

I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary

Psychiatrist

Practicing since :2000

Answered : 3355 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Psychiatrist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Dizziness While On Zoloft?

Brief Answer: It is time limited side effect Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. I like to inform you that muscle rigidity and dizziness are time limited side effects of increased dose of zoloft and likely to be under control in a period of one to two weeks. Most of my patients stop complaining about these symptoms after one week of dose increase. In my view there is need to have some patience if the symptoms are tolerable. If no it will be better to go to 37.5 mg for few days before coming back to 50 mg. In addition to this talk to your doctor about possibility of serotonin syndrome as it can start with similar symptoms. I hope this answers you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.