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A 30-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to take zoloft (sertraline) when i have idiopathic intracranial hypertension? i've been in remission for almost 2 years and i'm scared to take anything.

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Dr. Eric Weisman
Dr. Eric Weismananswered
Neurology 38 years experience
Pseudotumor: Should not return with the use of Zoloft (sertraline) so long as you do not gain significant weight on it. Best to avoid the antibiotic Tetracycline, urinary antiseptics, steroids, or excessive Vitamin A ( which can precipitate IIH ( Pseudotumor )
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