A member asked:

Hi. my 11yr old daughter has bern on 50 mg og zoloft (sertraline) for about a year now. is it possible it csn be causing her stomach pain/discomfort after being on?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possible but...: Partly because serotonin is found in the GI system, a very common side effect of antidepressants is abdominal pain and dyspepsia. However, at age 11 (at least in my practice) there's often more going on in their lives than kids want to admit to parents. Maybe some cognitive therapy might be helpful. Hope that helps!

Answered 3/12/2020

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft, (sertraline) Depression: I understand your concern for your daughter. You are a caring mother. Zoloft (sertraline) is a medication for depression. Gastrointestinal Side effects of Zoloft (sertraline) can be- dry mouth , nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Please follow through with Child Psychiatrist for assessment of benefits and side effects of Zoloft (sertraline) and Individual and Family Therapy.

Answered 2/27/2015

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