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Why did my doctor prescribe me sertraline? and what does it do and is it a great drug to balance me back out?
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You need to ask your: you doctor this question. Sertraline (Zoloft/ Lustral) is an SSRI which is FDA approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post traumatic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and body dysmorphic disorder.
Answered 11/2/2014
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