Friday, May 30, 2003

Zoloft Possible Side Effects:
dry mouth
decreased appetite
feeling unusually tired or sleepy
trouble sleeping
sexual problems in men and women
diarrhea/loose stools
indigestion
upset stomach
tremor
increased sweating
feeling agitated

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25mg, 18 hours, 6 side effects
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I took a 25mg zoloft last night. The first one. Better judgement said to wait until Friday night to take the first one that way whatever side effects that appeared I'd have the weekend to deal and figure out how to manage them. Should have listened to better judgement.

The nausea came within 3 hours. The rest of the digestive problems set in shortly there after. I didn't sleep any worse or better than normal but did get a bit sleepy this afternoon. I dealt with nausea all morning but lunch made me feel better. Then by late afternoon my upper arms were feeling weird. Tremors? Don't know, my hands were fine, but my biceps felt like they were quivering, kinda like when you've upped the weight you're benching and the last few reps have your muscles quaking for mercy. And I realized why they added 'agitated' to that list. Because when you've dealt with the above, you can't help but feel a bit pissy. Although it isn't listed, I felt dizzy and light headed this afternoon. But since 4 I've been feeling pretty good. Took the second one around 7.30ish and so far I'm ok.

So that's what, 5 possibly 6 side effects out of 11. I'll try to do better tomorrow. I'm aiming for decreased appetite and excessive sweating tonight. Wish me luck.

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