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Is zoloft (sertraline) sedating?
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Can be: A common side effect of Zoloft (sertraline) is drowsiness. Bedtime dosing may allay the problem. Be sure to discuss any side effects with your prescribing doctor. Best wishes.
Answered 12/22/2019
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Depends: on your own makeup and interactions with other meds. Not usually, but occasionally a pt will report some drowsiness or fatigue. Check with your doc and pharmacist as their will know wht other meds you're taking.
Answered 12/29/2018
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Can be: It varies with the person and the dose. It is commonly somewhat sedating.
Answered 12/29/2018
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Zoloft (sertraline): All drugs have effects and side effects. Typically Zoloft (sertraline) and the other SSRI's cause insomnia (do not take before bedtime), but paradoxically, they can also cause somnolence, sleepiness and a feeling of the blahs- like your emotional spectrum is narrowed. Get a good psychiatric evaluation.
Answered 12/22/2019
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