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I stopped taking zoloft (sertraline) 150 mg 4 days ago. now i have minor headache. is this brain tumor ? or withdrawl symptoms ?, i'm very concerned

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Headache: Most likely withdrawal symptoms, not brain tumor; can you handle it ? Resuming lower dose and tapering can resolve the withdrawal symptoms.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

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