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Will taking pain medication for headache due to zoloft (sertraline) withdrawl help? i forgot to pick up my prescription and the pharmacy is closed for 2 days.

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yes: Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Non steroidal anti inflammatory medicines, otc migraine medicines, may all help some

Answered 2/21/2016

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