Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Ann asks

Q: Does the sore throat side effect from Zoloft eventually go away?

I have been on zoloft for five weeks and have developed a sore throat that won't go away. Will it in time? I did not have it until a week ago? Could it be related to a low immune system since it did not begin until four weeks into the medication?

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Teri Robert

7/21/09 11:17am

Ann,

It would seem more likely that the sore throat would have started earlier if it were caused by the Zoloft. It could be related to your immune system or something else entirely. It would be a good idea to call your doctor and check on this.

Hope you feel better soon!
Teri

Ann

7/21/09 9:07pm

Thank you, Teri. I am thinking you are right on this. I want this med to work, so I have to keep thinking positive and give it a chance. I did ask my doctor and she said that sore throat was not a side effect of zoloft. She needs to go back to med school on that one!! I do all hands-on care for my adult son at home who is in the last stages of Huntington's Disease. I took care of my husband before that, so 22 years of intense caregiving finally took a toll. So there is still stress in my life that could create issues. Thanks again for answering and caring. ann

Teri Robert

7/23/09 12:07pm

{{{{{{Ann}}}}}}

You're very welcome. Yikes. Yes, your doctor needs to at least check the potential side effects before telling you your sore throat couldn't be from the Zoloft. Yikes! That doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.

Oh, darling Ann! Yes, the stress on your body from all that caregiving could be responsible for many things. Bless your heart. If I can ever do anything for you, please do let me know?

with a gentle hug,

Teri

Merely Me

7/21/09 3:25pm

Hi Ann

It could be a side effect of the Zoloft. PDR Health tells us some of the side effects to taking Zoloft and a sore throat is one of them:

"Side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, constipation, decreased sex drive, diarrhea or loose stools, difficulty with ejaculation, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, gas, headache, decreased appetite, increased sweating, indigestion, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, pain, rash, sleepiness, sore throat, tingling or pins and needles, tremor, vision problems, vomiting"

I would definitely speak with your doctor about this...it could be the Zoloft or it could signal something else entirely like that you have a virus.

Hope you feel better soon.

Ann

7/21/09 9:11pm

Thanks, Mereley, for your response. And for pointing out PDR Health which I did not know was on-line. It gives a more complete list of side effects than the hand-out that comes with the meds. You are very kind to share this with me and express concern. Thinking positive!!!! ann

fifi

7/22/09 6:34am

Hi there Anne.

I have been taking Zoloft for a couple of years now and found that if I take it without food or water, my throat burns like mad. There must be something in there that I'm ssnsitive to. Maybe it's the same for you. Hope this helps.

Q: Does the sore throat side effect from Zoloft eventually go away?

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