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I'm rxd zoloft (sertraline). i have headaches 6-7 days/week. when i take it as rxd, i get very severe headaches. isn't there similar meds that won't do this? ouch.
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Serotonin: A treatment for migraine is to reduce serotonin levels; a treatment for depression is to raise them. In some people treatment of one produces symptoms of the other. Check with your psychiatrist about the use of a non ssri antidepressant.
Answered 10/1/2013
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