Zoloft Class Action
Levitt Robinson Solicitors is considering drug product liability claims arising from adverse reactions to the anti-depressant, Zoloft, particularly affecting children, adolescents and young adults. Zoloft is an SSRI and is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-depressants in Australia. Zoloft has only been found to have positive effects which may outweigh its side effects for children, young adults and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 24 years, suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) but not for any other purpose.
Common Zoloft Side Effects
Zoloft may cause a number of side effects in certain susceptible people (including, especially, young people).
These may include:
- Gastrointestinal issues
(bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea) - Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Impaired Concentration
- Dry mouth
- Weight fluctuations
- Headache
- Tingling in hands or feet
- Loss of appetite
- Sore throat
- Aggression
- Heavy Perspiration
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Fever
- Sensations akin to electric shock
- Blurred vision
- Hallucinations
- Irregular heartbeat
- Agitation/Restlessness
- Excessive bruising or bleeding
- Worsening Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Unusual changes in behaviour

