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Can zoloft (sertraline) increase prolactin levels which will cause an irregular period.

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: there is no evidence that I know of to suggest that Zoloft (sertraline) has any effect on prolactin, but it is possible that it could contribute to irregular periods for other reasons

Answered 9/30/2015

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