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Low and benign side effects?????? My father had a major gastric bleed and died from it. It also causes low sodium in seniors which can be deadly. I’m glad you have had good results but it is hardly a drug of low and benign side effects. And….yes they can precipitate neuropathy particularly by raising blood glucose levels.
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So sorry to hear your father had a major gastric bleed and died from Zoloft.
How was that diagnosed and determined that Zoloft was the culprit?
My sodium levels have been perfect since starting Zoloft as well as my blood glucose levels - my Hg. A1C has always been in the normal range.
Everyone reacts differently from any class of medications...we all know that.
What does wonders for me can be a disaster for someone else. Very often it's trial & error to discover the medication that is an effective "fit".
I am simply giving you my opinion on this drug and how it affected me. A psychiatrist really pushed me to change my current anti-depressant to Zoloft. She worked with the geriatric population and felt this was a safe drug for us seniors.
For anyone who complains of burning feet/ankles, I will reiterate again...a neurology consult is in order and reasonable. Again, this is my recommendation.
My sincere condolences for the loss of your Dad.