A member asked:

Recently put on zoloft (sertraline) for stress been having chest pain and shortness of breath now the shortness of breath is up in my throat and i'm tired weak?

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Dr. Patrick Tapia answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Consider ER: That sounds like a tough situation, you may need an EKG and blood work to rule out heart attack and maybe even a CT angio to rule out pulmonary thromboembolism although I am hoping that it is something more benign, you may need to see a psychiatrist if symptoms persist despite being evaluated by a doctor that can rule out a cardiovascular process! Stay safe!

Answered 8/12/2015

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Rare side effect: of Zoloft (sertraline) includes chest pain and/or palpitations. Anxiety or panic attack can also cause such symptoms. Notably, the time to onset of perceived benefit can be months. Finally, it can be unsafe to suddenly stop taking Zoloft (sertraline). For all of these reasons, please call and discuss with the prescribing physician asap.

Answered 3/22/2015

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