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Posted 12/9/2013 8:27 AM (GMT 0)
So ever since I have started Zoloft (sertraline) I have been breaking out in these rashes and hives. The only thing that helps is cold. Did anyone else have these terrible reactions? other than that it has really helped. I am no longer depressed or wanting to harm myself. This is the only medicine that has made me feel mentally normal. If someone else has dealt with this please tell me?
Posted 12/9/2013 10:49 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe you can get some lotion that will help with the rash. Preferable unscented. I would mention it to the doctor and see what they say. I am glad that the medication is working for you otherwise. I hope that everything works itself out for you.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/9/2013 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, If you look around on different sites you will find that Zoloft can have the side effect of rashes and hives. Some side effects with medications do subside after time it depends on the person's body chemistry on how long that can take. Have you talked to your doctor and let him know about the rash and hives?
I have gone to this page and have asked questions in the past and they are really good about helping you out. Maybe you could see what they have to say. https://www.facebook.com/PharmacyDrugGuide
Posted 12/9/2013 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
Karen,
I have tried that and the only thing that seems to help is laying in a cold bath!!! But that's very bad for my health because I have an enzyme deficiency that makes it hard to regulate my body heat! I have tried talking to my doctor (nurse practitioner) and she said that I had scabies which is not the case (my mother has been working in the medical field 20+ years and can tell what scabies are, plus when placed under the microscope, scrapings of the hives do not show any signs of the mites whatsoever). And the thing is, they itch ALL THE TIME!!! I just don't want to go back to experimentation of ssri's because this is the only one out of 5 that i have tried that works for my moods.

Junnie,
Read above! Lol. And thanks for the website. I will ask!!!
Posted 12/10/2013 12:38 AM (GMT 0)
C,
I take benadryl but it's not working that well. It helps for minimal times and I have to take more than recommended even for that. I will most likely talk to my pharmacist next time I go to the store. Thanks!!!

CGD
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