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Is having 2 beers on zoloft (sertraline) really that bad for you?

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Are you 16?: If you are 16 then it is not legal in the U.S. for you to drink alcohol!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/30/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dangerous Combo: Zoloft (sertraline) + alcohol can = impaired cognition/ judgment, dizziness & sedation. See that you take ativan too. Ativan + alcohol = big No No !

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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