Jacquie802 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hi guys,I started taking Zoloft in July/August and wonder whether it could be causing me to sweat alot. When I stand for more than 10 minutes I start pouring sweat and get lightheaded. Once I sit down I get a bad dizzy spell then I feel fine. Do you think this is the POTS acting up or maybe a side effect of the Zoloft. I see my EP/cardio Oct. 11th, but I am curious to see if anyone here has the same problems. Thanks!Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hi!I don't know. I take Zoloft but don't have that problem. I do sweat a lot though, even before the meds. I would just say to make sure and talk to your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lthomas521 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 According to the prescribing information, increased sweating can be a side effect of Zoloft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hi,I sweat most instantly when I stand up and it is a sign of POTS in my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I take Paxil (close cousin of Zoloft) and it definitely makes my night sweats worse. But it's a small price to pay (for me) because it helps the tachycardia upon standing and other symptoms so much.So I just get to wake up drippy, I guess!Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsdmom Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hi Jacquie, I used to get night sweats a lot when I was on Zoloft BEFORE I had dysautonomia problems. Also, my psych told me that it (and probably any ssri) can inhibit vasoconstriction, so maybe this is contributing to some symptoms.Out of curiosity, are you still going to see Dr. Novak now that he's left BMC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningshoe Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 You folks who sweat a lot - make sure you drink a lot!! The day after a hot sweaty day is sure to be a pots day if I don't drink drink drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukkychrm42 Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 I don't know if it would be from the zoloft- but these sweaty hot flashes are my most obvious symptom, mostly when standing or sitting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryfw Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I took Zoloft for about a year and I had bad night sweats. So for me it definitely made me sweat.mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thanks for all your replies...Mary, did you ever switch to another SSRI?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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