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Is it better for baby to breastfeed while on zoloft (sertraline) or to formula feed?

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Dr. Michael Cunningham answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Breastfeeding: Feel free to continue to breastfeed while taking Zoloft (sertraline). Any Zoloft (sertraline) that would make it into the breastmilk would be negligible and the health benefits of breastmilk over formula are overwhelming.

Answered 4/23/2016

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