I noticed when I took Zoloft my hunger to drink alcohol was higher than at any other time, Just wanted to know if anyone else had this happen to them or someone thye know........
2006-09-22 07:39:15 · 8 answers · asked by The Angry Stick Man 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I was on Z for a year and a half and I stopped taking it for personal reasons, I drank like a madman.... Now my brothers fiance is taking it and is also increasing her alcohol intake.....just wanted to know if anyone else has this issue
2006-09-22 07:50:16 · update #1
No, it did not have that effect one me, cause I was a drunk even before I started taking it.
2006-09-22 10:42:30 · answer #1 · answered by lignebur72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zoloft side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Zoloft: skin rash or hives (with or without fever or joint pain); difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, 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:
- a seizure (convulsions);
- high levels of serotonin in the body - agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting;
- low levels of sodium in the body - headache, confusion, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady; or
- manic episodes - racing thoughts, increased energy, unusual risk-taking behavior, extreme happiness, being irritable or talkative.
Common 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.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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2016-05-25 11:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It increases impulse behaviors in some people. Tell the doctor. It could be neurological or psychiatric treatment is required.
2006-09-22 07:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never taken it, but my good friend did, and the only side effect she ever mentioned was lack of hunger for food, which she loved.
2006-09-22 07:41:26 · answer #4 · answered by Katyana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, thats when i was a drunk!!!!! it did infact start when i took my first pill of zoloft,lasted for months! i always had to drink? i cant explain it but it was messing with my whole reality on life. im now on paxil doing fine.
2006-09-22 07:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by anyways_fukitol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered taking with your doctor or checking with
web.md.com????
OR, if you are going to drink at night perhaps change the time
you take the meds??
Check it out.
good luck
2006-09-22 07:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all! It made me throw up and pass out, so needless to say I didn't take it for very long.
2006-09-22 07:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by kaligirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister takes that and I never heard her mention that
2006-09-22 07:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋