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I've had diarrhea or soft stool for nearly two months. i thought it was because i spent the summer housekeeping (germs?)...also started zoloft (sertraline)???

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): can cause frequent, loose stools. In most cases, stools normalize within about two weeks.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 7/24/2016

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