Zoloft Side Effects??

[eronski]

Hello, I have been on Zoloft for 21 days.  I am noticing some serious ringing and a plugged feeling in my ears......  Is this the meds or do I need to go have my ears checked out.  The other bothersome side effect is I don't sleep well - I'm hoping this is temporary?  Has anyone had a similar experience with Zoloft?  Erin

[tsangjr]

Try cinnarizine 25mg twice daily...at least for 15 days...the ringing sound in the ears will stop

[Jennifer375]

Thankyou very much, and for the additional information about bi-polar.  :-)

[spade22]

no problem!

[Jennifer375]

I hope you dont mind,, Im sharing your post with a member on the depression board whos son is on it along with anouther med and I think your comments will be helpful to her situation as well....

Sincerely, Jennifer

to read the thread I pasted your comments to... http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/432527?post_id=post_2491635

[spade22]

BTW: low blood pressure can also cause ear-ringing (tinnitus) but what eronski said about some medications raising bp is quite true.  Most grocery stores have a free bp machine at the pharmacy section which I find very useful.

When I was on Zoloft I became VERY energetic (prehaps even slightly manic) when I first started to take the medication and had trouble sleeping.  This lasted a few weeks.  If you still suffer from these side-effects after a month, you should talk to your doctor as you may need a medication/dosage change.

Did you have any trouble sleeping before the Zoloft?

[eronski]

No I haven't I will do that, thanks so much

[Jennifer375]

possibly,, have you had your blood pressure checked recently? Some meds do raise the blood pressure in some users.... Id definatly have it checked.

Jennifer