Side Effects of Zoloft

 Zoloft side effects are like most other medications and these should be known prior to beginning use of the prescription, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication. There are many people that do not experience any side effects from Zoloft or mild side effects that decrease within approximately a week and its generic form Sertraline side effects are similar.
While Zoloft has been proven to help with anxiety, depression post traumatic stress disorders and other conditions the side effects with this medication can include nausea, insomnia, dizziness, dry mouth, diarrhea and sexual side effects, which include ejaculation problems. Other side effects can be drowsiness, fatigue, indigestion, loss of appetite and shakiness. In an estimated two percent of the people prescribed Zoloft can experience increased sweating, hot flashes, a burning or tingling sensation, pain, migraines and headache, abdominal pain, constipation and vision changes.
Infrequent generic Zoloft side effects are with the use of the antidepressant can include suicidal thoughts, agitation, anxiety attacks, extreme mood swings, rapid heart rate, an irregular heart rate, a change in blood pressure, hallucinations, fever, seizures and coma.

In rare cases there can be chest palpitations, restlessness, an allergic reaction that includes a rash, hives, itching, swelling wheezing and difficulty in breathing or swallowing.