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Muscle jerking?

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mrm143
mrm143

Sorry to post again but I'm on week 3 of Zoloft.  Bumped to 75mg a few days ago 

I'm getting these weird muscle twitches or spasms not sure what to call it 

It feels like my leg will just like kick for no reason or it can also happen in my arm or even my mid section.  Just random little kicks or twitches.  

I'm assuming it's just an initial side effect and wondering if anyone has gotten these

Thanks in advance 

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  • sharon27383
    sharon27383 mrm143

    Posted

    Don’t be sorry, it is a scary time and any word of encouragement helps a lot. I also had the “ jerks”. I am at 7 weeks today and they have subsided a lot.

    Hang in there, good times are ahead

  • rocky36
    rocky36 mrm143

    Posted

    I am on 50mg for six months and I get the similar feeling in the morning when I wake up, but It lasts for 30 seconds. It is worse If I drink alcohol at night before.

    This medication worked well for me. Good Luck and stay away from alcohol.

  • mrm143
    mrm143

    Posted

    "The Jerks" is the perfect way to describe it LOL

    Thanks for all the help so far... it happens throughout the day, but now i know im not the only one and it should get better

  • dana84408
    dana84408 mrm143

    Posted

    Hi I know this is an old post but wondering how long does it take for the body jerks to go away, I'm on my second week of zoloft and I get the body jerks a lot and my legs feel weak and shaky and sore.

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