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Had a panic attack, when i was eating ice cream, and thought it was allergic reaction. developed fear of allergy and swollen tongue. have no allergies.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

What are symptoms: What were your symptoms you are already on zoloft (sertraline) what is your dose sometime people start high dose zoloft (sertraline) they can have panic attack start low go slow.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/30/2015

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Rare: However have your doctor do a blood test to check for chemical imbalances.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/11/2013

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