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Can Zoloft Cause Nausea?
Question: I am taking zoloft day 9 and feel nauseous and loss of appetite which I guess is also due to anxiety and depression is this a side effect of zoloft!
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Nausea can sometimes be a side effect of Zoloft -- but you are correct, it can also be a primary symptom of anxiety and depression. The good news is that if this is caused by the Zoloft, it should disappear within an additional week or so. I would continue with this medication for now, as it is very likely to help you. You can try Maalox for nausea in the meantime.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Nausea can sometimes be a side effect of Zoloft -- but you are correct, it can also be a primary symptom of anxiety and depression. The good news is that if this is caused by the Zoloft, it should disappear within an additional week or so. I would continue with this medication for now, as it is very likely to help you. You can try Maalox for nausea in the meantime.
Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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I am also experiencing diarrhea is this common when starting zoloft? Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, this is also a common side effect when starting Zoloft and should wear off within 2 weeks or so.
Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, this is also a common side effect when starting Zoloft and should wear off within 2 weeks or so.
Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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