Side effects to antidepressants

Anon Imperfect Mum
Tuesday, 13 June 2017 - 17:19

Side effects to antidepressants

Hi ladies,
I've been prescribed antidepressants (Zoloft) please tell me the side effects?

Posted in:  Mental Health, Anxiety & Depression

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Anon Imperfect Mum
Tuesday, 13 June 2017 - 18:13

I personally didn't have any side effects on Zoloft.

But you are best to either read the printout in the box, ask your pharmacist for a printout or look it up online.

I've had side effects with other antidepresssants which usually passed after a week or two.

If you are experiencing side effects speak to your prescribing doctor or pharmacist.

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Anon Imperfect Mum
Tuesday, 13 June 2017 - 18:37

The only thing I noticed was it burned my threat going down and I needed to eat before taking them :)

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Anon Imperfect Mum
Tuesday, 13 June 2017 - 18:45

There will be a piece of paper inside the box of tablets with all the side effects.

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Anon Imperfect Mum
Tuesday, 13 June 2017 - 19:59

Google it?

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Anon Imperfect Mum
Wednesday, 14 June 2017 - 19:33

Side effects will differ with each person but common initial side effects can include feeling nauseated, feeling woozy/out of it, feeling tired or alternatively feeling wired, sleeplessness, dry mouth. Long term side effects can include weight loss or gain, sleeplessness, dry mouth, decreased libido, suicidal thoughts, dry mouth.

Give it a good 6 weeks, it may agree with you well and you have none or minimal side effects. If the side effects are too much you can ask your dr to change your meds.

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