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How long do the side effects last when going on sertraline? when do they go away? ive been feeling warm these past 2 days.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sertraline: This is quite variable Some side effects may go away within a few days and some remain.

Answered 8/12/2020

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