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Can Zoloft Cause Palpitation?

Hello, I have a history of depression and anxiety. I have been taking Zoloft for this for almost two years. Recently, I have been experiencing an odd sensation that has gone from occurring once a week to every single day, many times a day. The sensation is almost like I am high, or dreaming. Sometimes this feeling is accompanied with palpitations. This sensation can happen all on it s own for no known reason, but I have noticed that it does tend to occur when I move my eyes or head. The occurrences are brief and last maybe 1 second, but are extremely frequent as of late. I do not experience ringing in my ears, I have not had a sinus infection recently, and I have not been fainting. I do not believe this to be a side effect of the medication, but a side effect of my anxiety/depression itself. Is this possible? Is there a term for what I am currently experiencing.
Thu, 19 May 2016
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since you have been taking this medication for a very long time.its known to give abnormal sensations,dreaming or being high. i suggest you to consult your psych to decrease the dose
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Can Zoloft Cause Palpitation?

since you have been taking this medication for a very long time.its known to give abnormal sensations,dreaming or being high. i suggest you to consult your psych to decrease the dose