Zoloft and slower heart rate?

[Deepseathree]

Basically as the title says. I stopped Zoloft last year due to side effects but have found myself back on it.

I’m maybe 7 days into 25mg and have had spells of dizziness, headaches, head pressure, varying pupil sizes, etc. Stuff that’s expected.

But my rhr is down in the low 50s today. Haven’t really had a true rest though. Worried about it dipping lower and what it will be while sleeping. Also with it slowing I wonder about my qt.

[panic_down_under]

But my rhr is down in the low 50s today. Haven't really had a true rest though. Worried about it dipping lower and what it will be while sleeping.

Cardiologists are increasing coming to the view that the 60-100 bpm resting heart rate currently considered to be the normal range for adults is too high and the ideal range is really 50-70 so an upper 40s, low 50s rate is probably a good thing.

See: What is a Normal Heart Rate? and 5 Heart Rate Myths Debunked.

Also with it slowing I wonder about my qt.

Sertraline on its own is unlikely to affect the QT interval, but ask your doctor to run a ECG/EKG at your next appointment for peace of mind.