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Do you get palpitations on 50 mg zoloft (sertraline) daily. and sharp pain in tummy. is this normal. and r they short term side effects. also take betaloc?

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It's possible: Yes, zoloft (sertraline) may sometimes cause palpitations. It may also be toxic to your liver. There are better and safer medications for depression these days.

Answered 5/2/2014

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