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I am 25 years old. i took setraline(50mg) intermittently within 2 years (not continuously 2017 to 2018). i got finger tremors and shaking on face. it's been a year since i have stopped medication. still the tremors are present. will it get cured ?

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

Doubtful: Doubt these tremors were caused by sertraline, as they continue. See a neurologist for medication to control the shakes, then try to taper 3-6 months after control is achieved. Bon chance.

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

Answered 12/18/2019

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A member asked:

I am 25 years old. i took setraline(50mg) intermittently within 2 years (not continuously 2017 to 2018). i got finger tremors and shaking on face. it's been a year since i have stopped medication. still the tremors are present. will it get cured ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

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