A 20-year-old member asked:
i just started taking a generic zoloft (sertraline) today and my chest hurts and im afraid if i get up ill fall over. is this normal for the first dosage?
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Dr. Steven Reidbord answered
35 years experience Psychiatry
No: These are possible side-effects, but they don't usually happen, ie, it's not "normal". Talk to the doctor who prescribed it — you may need a lower dose, or maybe a different medicine. In the meantime, drinking plenty of water (and getting up slowly) sometimes helps the "i'll fall over" feeling.
Answered on Apr 23, 2016
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Dr. Douglas Bey answered
56 years experience Psychiatry
Probably not zoloft (sertraline): Zoloft (sertraline) takes days--even weeks to start to work your symptoms are likely due to the anxiety disorder you are trying to treat hang in there with the zoloft (sertraline) & give it a chance to work.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Kenneth Adler answered
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No: Would advise you to consult treating physician. Dependinfg on dose, abrupt discontinuation could cause problems.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Zachary Veres answered
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Zoloft (sertraline): don't stop med for now
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ankush Bansal answered
16 years experience Internal Medicine
No: Chest pain is not normal no matter what medication you are starting. See your doctor immediately.
A 18-year-old female asked:
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See a Psychiatrist: See a psychiatrist.
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