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Day 2 decrease sertraline 50mg to 25mg is headache normal?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can happen: Tapering sertaline can result in headaches, but i wouldn't call it "normal." taking sertraline can result in headaches also.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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