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A member asked:

Hi i am on generic zoloft (sertraline) and continue to have an annoying tickle cough.

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hard to say: Cough is not a common side effect of zoloft (sertraline). It has been reported but it is infrequent. See doc and get checked for other causes first. Then discuss with your doctor, if zoloft (sertraline) might be the cause, whether to see if it goes away after a month or two or whether you should stop it and try something else.

Dr Juchau and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2014

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