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I've been taking sertraline for 8 months so since i felt better my doctor decided to stop it. since i've stopped it, i've felt emotionally numb. why?
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Emotionally numb: Please tell your doctor that stooping Setraline has upset your young life. She/he must take better care of you! Hope all goes well.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Withdrawal symptoms: If you no longer need it you will need to SLOWLY, gradually reduce the dose.
Answered 9/7/2016
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