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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While On Zoloft?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Aug 2017
Question: I am having shortness of breath and quivering upon any physical actiivty. Also, I am dealing with my husband with alzheimers and being put on hospice care. I currently take 50mg of zoloft nightly.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide more details

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sanders,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

I request you to provide more details about the problems encountered by you for better understanding of the problem?
1. How long there is problem?

2. What are the symptoms that lead to use of Zoloft?

3. Whether your current symptoms are related to zoloft use? Details if any temporal correlation.

4. Do you had similar symptoms in past? Details is any.

5. Do you have any other illness? If yes details of diagnosis and medications.

I look forward to assist you.
Thanks again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (20 minutes later)
The problem has been going on for 7 days. I was put on zoloft 2 years ago for depression/anxiety. Symptoms first appeared 7 days ago when my spouse was put in the hospital. He has alzheimer's and was recently put on hospice care. No other issues or medical conditions.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is most probably stress

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

Presence of shortness of breath and feelings of tremors after a major life event spells possibility of stress causing it. There is strong possibility as there is no other illness can substantiate the experiences.

In my opinion stress management must help you to a great extent. It is important to eat healthy and take plenty of fluids and antioxidants. At the same time it is recommended to seek support from relevant authorities and family and friends.

I hope this helps you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While On Zoloft?

Brief Answer: Please provide more details Detailed Answer: Dear Sanders, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. I request you to provide more details about the problems encountered by you for better understanding of the problem? 1. How long there is problem? 2. What are the symptoms that lead to use of Zoloft? 3. Whether your current symptoms are related to zoloft use? Details if any temporal correlation. 4. Do you had similar symptoms in past? Details is any. 5. Do you have any other illness? If yes details of diagnosis and medications. I look forward to assist you. Thanks again.