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I am going to start taking zoloft (sertraline) for ocd - will i regret this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not sure why you : Would regret it. If you developed side effects you could stop the medication. If it isn't effective then you can have a trial of another medication. I think getting help for your obsessive compulsive disorder is a good step. Take care.

Answered 2/9/2014

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