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I was on sertraline for 3 weeks. i quickly developed a very sore and stiff neck and headaches. been off it for 17 days now but still got symptoms. ???

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Need more info: It sounds like you may have developed a side effect of this drug. Not an uncommon problem with this drug. It is important to report this to the physician who prescribed it. If he/she cannot help you, ask for a second opinion, maybe to an internist.

Answered 6/26/2017

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A member asked:

I was on sertraline for 3 weeks. i quickly developed a very sore and stiff neck and headaches. been off it for 17 days now but still got symptoms. ???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

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