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I have started taking zoloft (sertraline) 3 days ago and today i felt a rapid heart rate while i was resting. what could be the cause of the rapid heart rate?
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Zoloft (sertraline): Rapid heart rate can occur with Zoloft (sertraline).
Answered 7/7/2017
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