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2 patients are taking 50mg zoloft (sertraline). one for 8 months, one for 8 yrs. who has the higher level of serotonin in the brain/body?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Medications & Humans: There is no way to answer this question. There is no test to determine serotonin levels in the brain and there is no reliable way to distinguish these individuals who are on the same dose of the same medication.

Answered 5/8/2013

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