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Zoloft (sertraline) makes me feel like i can't sit still, muscles tensed, poor sleep. should i find another ssri or will it eventually go away? taking for anxiety
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Zoloft (sertraline) substitues: You can try prozac, Marplan or effexor (venlafaxine).
Answered 9/12/2018
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Try other medication: If you've been on the zoloft (sertraline) for more than about a week, talk to your doctor about switching to another ssri. If you've been on the drug for a short time, the stimulating effect may go away. Otherwise, another medication may benefit you without the side effect burden.
Answered 11/7/2015
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