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Lately i've been waking up not feeling refreshed. also been having broken sleep where i'll wake up briefly. what could be happening? zoloft (sertraline) be cause?

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Prevention: Not being able to sleep may indicated sleep problems that can be life shortening or life threatening. The only way to know if there are serious problems is with an overnight sleep test. I encourage you to seek help.

Answered 2/9/2014

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