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I took 1 50mg zoloft pill. can't sleep going on 2 days now. can i take any over the counter sleep aids? please help me as i have a newborn to tend to

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Dr. Andrew Kaplan answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep aid = band-aid: Zoloft is known to occasionally cause this problem, particularly early on in treatment. I wouldn't provide you with advice, aside from directing you to your doctor: discuss the current dose, time of dosing or potentially dividing the dosing with your doctor. The potential of a switch to a less activating antidepressant could also take place with your doctor. Sleep aid is a band aid.

Answered 10/29/2016

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