Question 1

zoloft (sertraline) 25mg for 1wk;just upped to 50mg past 2days; normal for increased anxiety during adjustment period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can feel more anxious while you are adjusting to the medication. Hope you start to feel better soon.

Question 2

can zoloft (sertraline) cause heavy painful period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Zoloft (sertraline) is in a group called ssri's-, used for depression, which is much more common in women; the depression, or irritability, mood disorder, anger often occurs premenstrually. These ssri's can definitely cause changes in menstrual cycle--inc bleeding, pain, irregularity. A successful way of treating premenstrual depression is taking zoloft a week, starting 2-3 days before it starts.

Question 3

i have been on 50mg of zoloft (sertraline) for 3 weeks now and my period is 3 days late. is this normal for zoloft (sertraline)?

Accepted Answer

Prob not the Rx: You should not expect the medicine zoloft (sertraline) to affect the frequency of menses.   You can never say never, but this is not a common side effect of this medicine.

It may there is another cause.  Just in case, it is a good idea to do a home pregnancy test.

Question 4

i take 50mgs a day of zoloft (sertraline). today is day 28 of my cycle. i have not gotten my period is it due to zoloft (sertraline)?

Accepted Answer

Zoloft (sertraline): should not be the cause of your delayed period.

Question 5

will zoloft (sertraline) cause me to miss or have a late period?

Accepted Answer

It could: Although rare, all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can be  associated with hyperpro- lactinemia and can lead to amenorrhea or menstraul changes in some patients. You should let your doctor know to clarify.

Question 6

i have been on zoloft (sertraline) for about three weeks and my period is late can it be from the zoloft (sertraline)?

Accepted Answer

Zoloft (sertraline): Zoloft (sertraline) should not have any impact on your menstrual cycle.

Question 7

started period 6 days early, on ortho-lo, also just started 100mg zoloft (sertraline). i've been on bc for at least 8 years. have been on ortho-lo for at least 5. ?

Accepted Answer

Early menses?: I'm not sure whether you're asking about a possible relationship between starting zoloft (sertraline) and having an early menstrual period?  Zoloft (sertraline) does not usually disrupt menstrual cycle.  If some oral contraceptive pills were missed, there could be withdrawal bleeding, though.  Please discuss with your physician.

Question 8

i am currently taking 75mg zoloft , 30mg buspirone. i added in 50mg of 5-htp 3 months ago. can 5-htp be taken for an extended period of time? if not do i need to taper off to stop it?

Accepted Answer

: Do not take 5-htp if you're taking antidepressants like zoloft.as 5-htp increases serotonin in the body which can cause the very dangerous serotonin syndrome. Buspirone is also not recommended to be taken when on meds like zoloft. Discuss this very important issue with your prescribing physician to ensure the he/she sanctions the taking of both these meds in your particular case.

Question 9

can zoloft (sertraline) increase prolactin levels which will cause an irregular period.

Accepted Answer

No: there is no evidence that I know of to suggest that Zoloft (sertraline) has any effect on prolactin, but it is possible that it could contribute to irregular periods for other reasons

Question 10

my anxiety and depression get worse 7d before period starts. my counselor asks me to take 25mg zoloft (sertraline) only once 7d before period. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No: This is not an approved use of Zoloft (sertraline) and other than increasing the expense of your treatment has no evidentiary value for the treatment of PMDD.  The dose and use is too little for any effectiveness outside of placebo. Unless you are taking this medicine daily in a therapeutic dose I would not expect a positive outcome.

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Zoloft (sertraline) 25mg for 1wk;just upped to 50mg past 2days; normal for increased anxiety during adjustment period?

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Can zoloft (sertraline) cause heavy painful period?

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I have been on 50mg of zoloft (sertraline) for 3 weeks now and my period is 3 days late. is this normal for zoloft (sertraline)?

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I take 50mgs a day of zoloft (sertraline). today is day 28 of my cycle. i have not gotten my period is it due to zoloft (sertraline)?

A member asked:

Will zoloft (sertraline) cause me to miss or have a late period?

A member asked:

I have been on zoloft (sertraline) for about three weeks and my period is late can it be from the zoloft (sertraline)?

A member asked:

Started period 6 days early, on ortho-lo, also just started 100mg zoloft (sertraline). i've been on bc for at least 8 years. have been on ortho-lo for at least 5. ?

A member asked:

I am currently taking 75mg zoloft , 30mg buspirone. i added in 50mg of 5-htp 3 months ago. can 5-htp be taken for an extended period of time? if not do i need to taper off to stop it?

A member asked:

Can zoloft (sertraline) increase prolactin levels which will cause an irregular period.

A member asked:

My anxiety and depression get worse 7d before period starts. my counselor asks me to take 25mg zoloft (sertraline) only once 7d before period. is that normal?

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