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I started taking sertraline 3 days ago but now feel extremely tired all the time. i have no motivation and can't concentrate. should i stop taking it?

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ask MD: Please ask the MD who prescibed this for you. Sertraline is an SSRI useful for depression and anxiety. Sedation is a common early side effect that may go away after more time on the medication or may require a slower dose titration. Never change psychiatric medications without your physician's guidance.

Answered 2/13/2015

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