Common Zoloft Side Effects in Children
Zoloft side effects seen in children taking Zoloft are generally similar to those seen in adults taking the medication. However, some common Zoloft side effects that appear to occur more often in children include:
- Fever
- Hyperactivity
- Urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control)
- Aggressiveness
- Sinus infection or inflammation
- Bloody nose
- Red or purple discolorations on the skin (purpura).
Zoloft Side Effects to Report
There are a number of less common but more serious side effects of Zoloft that you should report to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior (see Zoloft and Suicide)
- Anxiety, agitation, or panic attacks
- Hostility or aggressiveness
- Engaging in unusual or dangerous activities
- Extreme elation or feeling of happiness that may switch back and forth with a depressed or sad mood
- Other unusual changes in behavior
- Hallucinations
- Fast heart rate
- Chest palpitations
- Feelings of internal restlessness or jitteriness
- Signs of an allergic reaction, including unexplained rash, hives, itching, unexplained swelling, wheezing, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
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