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So I took my first dose of zoloft last night. This morning I have patches of rash here and there on my body. Do small patches of rash constitute an allergic reaction? Or is it only an allergic reaction if the rash appears in large patches? How long should I wait? I hate this 'it could cause' part of the info papers they give out. I hate worrying about this, now I'm itchy all over. Thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Note: the only other med I had a reaction to was rispiridone and then my whole back had a rash. Does severity matter in rash?

Am I making any sense?

Post edited by: Edyn, at: 10/20/2011 02:30 PM

Post edited by: Edyn, at: 10/21/2011 01:43 AM

I would think of any kind of rash as a possible allergic reaction. Even if it wasn't too severe, it could be affecting you in some other way too, I would let my doctor know.

I have taken Zoloft for a long time without any problems myself. I have had doses from 50mg to 150mg.

Post edited by: Wyndrake, at: 10/23/2011 09:54 AM

I would check with your doctor. Any kind of rash could be a problem. I took Zoloft for 9 months. No rashes, but I started getting massive headaches and am on Pristiq now.

I didn't get any rashes, but rashes for me mean allergic reactions.