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Have been taking sertraline for 3 wks 25mg. getting terrible carpal tunnel pain-have read it can affect nerves. how do i stop come off tablets?
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Please discuss with: your prescribing medical provider - before coming off of medication. At at 25 mg dosage - it is sometimes recommended just to stop the med or one may take half the dose for a week & stop the medication.
Answered 11/28/2017
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