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I take 50mg of zoloft (sertraline) at night. i'm shakey in the morning, is that bc of the zoloft (sertraline) and will that wear off?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): Yes, zoloft (sertraline) can cause some shakiness -- and so can adderall. If zoloft (sertraline) is new for you, side effects from it may wear off in a couple of weeks. Please tell your doctor about it too.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/18/2015

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft, (sertraline) Anxiety: Shakiness may be a possible side effect of zoloft (sertraline). Please see your psychiatrist for assessment of severity of depression, anxiety and monitoring of dosage of zoloft (sertraline), and psychotherapy.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/9/2016

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A member asked:

I take 50mg of zoloft (sertraline) at night. i'm shakey in the morning, is that bc of the zoloft (sertraline) and will that wear off?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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