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I am having brain zaps after stopping Zoloft and it has been five months since I have been on it and ever since my eyes uncontrollably twitch and I get a shivery feeling in my brain I also randomly feel odd in way like I am about to pass out please help thank you
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What Are The Side Effects Of Zoloft?
Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Zoloft (sertraline) is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic and anxiety disorders. The followings are the side effects of Zoloft: CARDIOVASCULAR: Palpitations; hot flushes; hypotension (postural); hypertension; syncope; tachycardia; chest pain. CNS: Agitation; anxiety; nervousness; headache; insomnia; dizziness; tremor; fatigue; tingling; diminished sensation; twitching; hypertonia; decreased concentration; confusion; somnolence; nervousness; depression; decreasedlibido; agitation; emotional lability; vertigo; hypoesthesia; apathy; hypo-/hyperkinesia; abnormal dreams. DERMATOLOGIC: Sweating, rash; pruritus; acne. ENT: Abnormal vision; ringing in the ears; rhinitis; pharyngitis; change in taste perception. GI: Nausea; diarrhea; dry mouth; anorexia; vomiting; flatulence; constipation; abdominal pain; increased appetite; dyspepsia; gastroenteritis; tooth disorder/caries; dysphagia; melena. GU: Sexual dysfunction; urinary frequency; urinary disorder; menstrual disorder; pain; abnormal ejaculation. HEMATOLOGIC: Lymphadenopathy; purpura. METABOLIC: Dehydration; hypoglycemia. RESPIRATORY: Upper respiratory tract infection; pharyngitis; sinusitis; increased cough; dyspnea; bronchitis; rhinitis; yawn. OTHER: Muscle pain; weight loss or gain; myalgia; arthralgia; asthenia; fever; allergy/allergic reaction; chills; back pain; malaise; edema. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. Mumbai