[Pebbles420]

I've been on zoloft 25mg for a little over a week and noticed I've been bruising regularly. I've found three bruises and I don't know how I got them. Is this a serious side effect?

[psisci]

Are you also on coumadin?

[Larry_Hoover]

The patient insert for Zoloft includes the following warning: "Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding...."

Therefore, I'd tell your doctor immediately, as suggested.

Lar

[Pebbles420]

No, I'm not on coumadin.

Thank you for the reply Larry. I will try getting in contact with my doctor. Not sure if he'll return my call today since it's Saturday.

Thanks again,

Patricia

[psisci]

You are probably OK, as I have only seen this as significant problem for people already on blood thinners, but definitely let your doc know.

[Pebbles420]

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You are probably OK, as I have only seen this as significant problem for people already on blood thinners, but definitely let your doc know.

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Thank you for letting me know I'll be fine. My doctor did not get back to me and I wasn't sure if I should go to the emergency room. I feel ok physically, so I'll just keep taking the medication until I speak to My doctor.

[ouch]

I stopped effexor because of that - bruising is not a good sign - talk to your Dr. for sure