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I've been taking sertaline for a little over a week now and every night i have a dull headache. is this normal? and how do i get rid of it?
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It is not uncommon: It is not unusual to have transient dull headache for a week or 2 with ssris like sertraline. It goes away on its own. Otc headache medications may or may not help with this. If it is severe or goes beyond two weeks then a switch to a different antidepressant may be needed.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Can be a side effect: This class of medicines may cause headaches if the problem persists tell your prescribing physician.
Answered 5/8/2016
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