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Currently taking 250mg of sertraline. i just consumed a beverage that had 50mg ginseng; is this safe to drink while taking sertraline? side effects?

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Dr. Mara Fiorentino answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sertraline & Ginseng: There are no reported interactions between sertraline and ginseng. The possible results would be feeling more energized, and the effects would last for a short period of time.

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Answered 4/25/2016

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