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After being on sertraline for 3 months my boyfriend is still experiencing an upset stomach despite taking it with food each morning, is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This can occur.: He should advise his prescribing medical provider. Sometimes splitting the dose or use of probiotics can reduce or eliminate GI upset.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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