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Psych put me on zoloft (sertraline) 50mg increase up to 200mg slowly. i feel burning like fever in my body. my temperature is always normal. anxiety is better.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Zoloft (sertraline): Not an uncommon effect on high dose Zoloft (sertraline). Talk with your Doctor about possibly dividing the dose to twice daily.

Answered 3/24/2016

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A member asked:

Psych put me on zoloft (sertraline) 50mg increase up to 200mg slowly. i feel burning like fever in my body. my temperature is always normal. anxiety is better.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

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