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Does high dose of zoloft (sertraline) cause hypertension ?

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No HTN with Zoloft (sertraline): Zoloft (sertraline) does not cause hypertension, even at high doses. Best wishes.

Dr Krauser agreed

Answered 11/18/2013

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