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Can zoloft cause discomfort and tightness in legs? also cannot sleep well, any ways to remedy these side effects?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Troubles: Although not common some people will get hypertonia of muscles and that could be causing your symptoms. Suggestions for relief, I would recommend some magnesium. Also, for sleep try some melatonin.

Answered 1/23/2017

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