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I take 25 mg certralin every day for about 6 months. that makes me so sleepy in the morning. how others deal with this problem?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Take at night: If you mean Sertraline (zoloft) then it is is a once a day drug and may work better for you if taken at night. If not see your doctor for another drug that might not be so sedating.

Answered 7/8/2015

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A member asked:

I take 25 mg certralin every day for about 6 months. that makes me so sleepy in the morning. how others deal with this problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

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