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Can zoloft (sertraline) treat ocd?
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Possibly: First line medication for OCD is usually an SSRI. Zoloft (sertraline) is in this class.
Answered 2/11/2015
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Maybe: Zoloft (sertraline) is an SSRI and we do use those to treat ocd, sometimes.
Answered 5/26/2015
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