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I have been on 50mg sertraline for a week. its given me a tight jaw, nausea, more depressed, unable to eat. what is the alternative?

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

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See your doctor : Tell your doctor about the symptoms you are having. There are several options available for you. Best wishes!

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Answered 5/3/2015

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Hang on: the best solution would be too hang on as these reactions may subside in a week another choice would be to lower the zoloft (sertraline) to 25 mg for a while other than that brintellex might be a good alternative

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A member asked:

I have been on 50mg sertraline for a week. its given me a tight jaw, nausea, more depressed, unable to eat. what is the alternative?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Dr Altman agreed

Dr. Eric Steckler answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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