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How common is it to get side effects from taking zoloft (sertraline)?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Common: Side effects are common early on & most often diminish over time (a week or 2). If they are serious, fail to diminish, or are intolerable, then contact your prescriber immediately for instructions & consideration of alternative medication. See comment below.

Answered 7/18/2019

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