How do I stop feeling dizzy on Zoloft?
Consider these strategies:
- Take a brief nap during the day.
- Get some physical activity, such as walking.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery until the fatigue passes.
- Take your antidepressant at bedtime if your doctor approves.
- Talk to your doctor to see if adjusting your dose will help.
Can Zoloft cause dizziness?
Common side effects of Zoloft include: diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dyspepsia, fatigue, insomnia, loose stools, nausea, tremor, headache, paresthesia, anorexia, decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, ejaculation failure, and xerostomia.
How long until Zoloft side effects go away?
It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks for sertraline to work. Side effects such as feeling sick, headaches and trouble sleeping are common. They’re usually mild and go away after a couple of weeks.
How long does SSRI dizziness last?
Symptoms of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome tend to be mild. They usually start within two to four days, and last just a week or two.
Will dizziness from Zoloft go away?
It’s not uncommon to feel dizzy during the first few weeks of using sertraline. Like other common side effects, this is thought to be a result of your body adjusting to the medication. Dizziness is a short-term side effect of sertraline that usually doesn’t persist for longer than two to four weeks.
Does Zoloft make Vertigo worse?
Although the Zoloft vertigo was much worse than seasickness, the acupressure wristbands worked. We are glad the wristbands helped conquer your dizziness. This side effect can be troublesome when people stop antidepressants like Effexor, Paxil or Zoloft.
Does Zoloft make you feel weird?
Taking Zoloft may make you feel uncomfortable or weird at first as your body starts to process the medication. After a week or two these side effects will go away for most people as their bodies get used to the medication.
What are the worst side effects of Zoloft?
Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Zoloft including:
- very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out;
- agitation, hallucinations, fever, overactive reflexes, tremors;
Does Zoloft dizziness go away?
Why do SSRIs make you dizzy?
The reported dizziness is exacerbated by even slight head movement, and therefore is likely to be vestibular in origin. The SSRIs most implicated are those with short half-lives and which are most selective for serotonin (as opposed to noradrenaline), e.g. paroxetine and sertraline.
What is the best time to take Zoloft morning or night?
Administer once daily either morning or evening. If Zoloft makes you drowsy, take it at bedtime. May be taken with or without food; however, this needs to be consistent.