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I was prescribed zoloft (sertraline) for my anxiety, but i'm nervous to start taking it. are there any words of advice to calm my worries?

Q: i was prescribed zoloft (sertraline) for my anxiety, but i'm nervous to start taking it. are there any words of advice to calm my worries?

Zoloft (sertraline): If prescribed &amp; you are informed of benefits &amp; possible side-effects, at low starting dose, it is safe.

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Zoloft (sertraline): If prescribed & you are informed of benefits & possible side-effects, at low starting dose, it is safe.

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Answered 10/5/2020

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A member asked:

I was prescribed zoloft (sertraline) for my anxiety, but i'm nervous to start taking it. are there any words of advice to calm my worries?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Cox agreed

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