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Can zoloft (sertraline) cause brain tumor in adults?
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No evidence: There is not objective evidence that zoloft (sertraline) causes brain tumors.
Answered 3/19/2013
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No known association: Serotonin reputable inhibitors do not have any regularly known risk for developing brain tumors. Zoloft (sertraline) is one of the older antidepressants that have a long history of use and no track record to report of brain tumor development as a result.
Answered 3/20/2013
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