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Doctor put me on 50mg daily or zoloft (sertraline) for 3 months. i don't like to take them because it cause pacs in my heart. doctor says its safe. what to do??

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PACs: PACs aren't dangerous but if they're bothering you tell your doc and maybe they can try a different med.

Dr Werner and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2016

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