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Slater

Updated 1y ago

Chapped Lips on Zoloft: Is it a Side Effect?

I just started taking 50mg of Zoloft/Sertraline a couple days ago. The plan is to switch over from Effexor because the side effects have been killing me. But I was wondering, are chapped lips a symptom of Zoloft? Ever since the morning after I took my first dose I’ve had swollen, cracked, bright red lips and they burn and itch under the skin. I’ve been applying lip balm and oil like crazy but it’s not getting better.

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Bridgette

2y

Ummm that pretty much is something to tell your doctor and probably not continue taking the medication. Who wants to deal with cracked chapped lips?
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Bridgette

2y

Like you said you will be switching to another medication soon because of this side affect. So hopefully the next medication will be right for you 🤗
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Slater

2y

I’m talking to my psychiatrist asap! I got kinda freaked out googling the symptoms and called poison control lmao😭 they told me it’s most likely a minor allergic reaction so luckily it’s nothing dangerous and I’ll just be able to stop taking it. But it’s so frustrating trying all these meds over the years with no results😅
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Molly_Grace

2y

Yeah, that sounds like it can be an allergic reaction or angioedema.

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