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drug_recall zoloftZoloft side effects include liver problems and failure, convulsions, hallucinations, agitation, anxiety, psychosis and mania.
Hostility
and Aggression
Zoloft can cause some people to become hostile and aggressive. Both hostility
and aggression are mentioned in the package insert (information sheet) for
Zoloft sold in the United States, but fall under the category of side effects
that are qualified with the words “may have no association with the
drug” or “It is important to emphasize that although the events
reported occurred during treatment with ZOLOFT, they were not necessarily
caused by it.
Extreme
Agitiation
Zoloft causes a medical condition called akathisia or hyperkinesia. Both
can best be described as severe agitation, sometimes accompanied by motor
restlessness (inability to sit still, feeling the need to pace, etc.). This
can be an extremely distressing experience and can lead directly to mental
confusion and suicidality. If you experience this condition, it is very
important to tell your doctor immediately. It can relieved by stopping the
drug or your doctor may prescribe a general sedative. (Do not stop taking
any medication without first talking to your doctor.)
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