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I've ust gone off lexapro (escitalopram) and starting on 50mg zoloft tmrw for anxiety. i've heard the side effects are bad?i've already been off work for 2 days

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): Starting dose is low, make sure u take it with food on full stomach, & keep your prescribing doctor up to date on your progress. Good luck.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 7/11/2016

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