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Sertraline & Tardive Dyskinesia?

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Wrennie
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Around 5 days ago i stopped taking 50 mg Zoloft and 2 days into doing so i developed brain zaps which would result in the lower left side of my face spasming involuntarily. i have become hypersensitive to sound and every time i hear an unexpected noise (regardless of the frequency) my body jolts and then it temporarily causes me to lose control of my facial muscles. i am also tremoring like mad (although this was the case even when i was still on the drug), and i now feel the need to constantly clench my jaw in an effort to make it feel stabilized.

These effects frightened me so i went back on 50 mg of Zoloft as of last night... but the symptoms still haven't abetted.

i read that Zoloft can indirectly affect Dopamine and therefore is capable of resulting in Tardive Dyskinesia. Supposedly abruptly stopping a drug can trigger it as well. i am very worried. Has anyone else experienced involuntary movements (namely of the face) when withdrawing from this drug?

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