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maya64

Updated 1y ago

Can I still eat chocolate while on sertraline?

I LOVE chocolate, i mean, love it so much its in my everyday diet. its mainly my craving because i dont eat much. i'm starting sertraline/zoloft and im reading i cant have chocolate? I dont drink or have coffee often but chocolate? anything you know about how much or how little you should have? am i supposed to cut it out, cut back or keep going? help

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Thixo

2y

Im on Zoloft but I’ve never heard im not supposed to have chocolate, personally. I’ve been eating chocolate while on it, and nothing noticeable has come from it. Maybe talk to your doctor and ask? Hope this helps!
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21pcs

2y

I eat chocolate. I'm on zoloft. 8 years I think
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Pnut

2y

I just started Zoloft this year cause of my major depression disorder and I eat chocolate which I’m not supposed to eat cause I’m lactose intolerant
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amiaamia

2y

i’ve always eaten chocolate on zoloft!
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Dillybop

2y

I just looked this up and apparently some foods like chocolate caffeinated drinks red wine combined with sertaline can cause serotonin syndrome which can lead to symptoms like rapid heart beat, trembling, sweating, nausea and vomiting. Anyone please correct me if I’m wrong. Source: https://www.medindia.net/amp/drugs/drug-food-interactions/sertraline.htm
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maya64

2y

thats what i saw and what prompted my panic but im getting mixed answers from everyone so i think its an everyone has a different reaction type thing
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CeceJ

2y

I'm on Zoloft and eat chocolate. I haven't noticed any negative effects. I also drink coffee and don't notice anything. It could be a "it's different for everyone" thing. It definitely won't kill you
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Dillybop

2y

Sending out positive energy to my fellow SSRI takers and chocolate lovers 💝
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becbecmuffin

2y

I would keep an eye out for symptoms of serotonin syndrome, but otherwise, don't worry about it. Especially if you're not on a particularly high dose or any other meds that interact with zoloft that way
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lostflowercrown

2y

Alright guys! I actually asked my doctor about this because I saw the same thing. She said that it's not extremely likely unless you are taking high amounts of chocolate at the same time. I know I'm not on Zoloft anymore, but since I happened to have an appointment today, I thought I would ask for you. Just take it in moderation, and if you feel weird, say something. Hope this helps!
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maya64

2y

unless theres high amounts of chocolate 👁👄👁 is there any other amount
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ThatOne

2y

I love chocolate and eat it almost everyday and have never had any negative experiences with it and Zoloft together. Hope this helps! 😊
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Kandy

2y

I started Zoloft and my doctor never said I couldn’t have anything with it. I think you should be fine
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Blakothy

2y

I was never told about those effects, ive been a regular coffee drinker and a chocolate enthusiast and im fine... ok im not, but for unrelated reasons.

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