Quote Originally Posted by Lucidite1 View Post
Yesterday I noticed about 10 bruises spread all over my thighs. And I found out it can be a side effect of Zoloft.
All SSRIs, SNRIs and some TCA antidepressants (ADs) are mild anticoagulants. Serotonin is not only a brain neurotransmitter. It has many functions throughout the body including in wound repair (blood platelets are the largest store of serotonin) and this can be impacted by ADs, especially when first taking these meds.

It is not usually a concern if the AD is the only blood thinner being taken, but definitely discuss this with your psychiatrist next Thursday. If you need to take an over-the-counter painkiller for more than a day at a time then paracetamol, aka acetaminophen, is the better option because NSAID class meds such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen are also mild anticoagulants.