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ZOLOFT! NEED ANSWERS!!!
I need to know what kind of illness zoloft cause by taking it? also will it make me gain weight? because I don't need to gain weight...lol. but I'm 15 taking zoloft and I was wondering if there is anything I should know and side effects to beware of.
please and thank you.
Deena
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You can just easily Google up the side effects of Zoloft. Also, when you get the medication, there should usually be an informational pamphlet that comes along with it that tells you everything about it..
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Sometimes, antidepressants make depression a lot worse, like the person below me said. It all depends on your personal body chemistry and how you react to it. You may or may not experience all of the side effects. Be careful.
I'll copy and paste some here if you don't want your parents to find out your Internet history or something:
Zoloft side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, overactive reflexes;
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination; or
headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion, hallucinations, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops.
Less serious Zoloft side effects may include:
drowsiness, dizziness, tired feeling;
mild nausea, stomach pain, upset stomach, constipation;
dry mouth;
changes in appetite or weight;
sleep problems (insomnia); or
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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My personal opinion is that you should get off any antidepressants. They don't "make you happy", they simply even out your emotions so that you don't feel good or bad, just numb. i'm afraid of them. that seems like a pretty serious side effect to me.
good luck, sweetie. don't be sad.
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