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A 44-year-old female asked:

I'm on zoloft (sertraline) 100 for a few months and my scalp is itching like crazy. could it be from zoloft (sertraline)? should i quit it to see if the itching improves?

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Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Zoloft (sertraline): It is not advised to suddenly quit the zoloft (sertraline). Talk to your prescribing doctor to further explore source of your rash & possibly refer u to a dermatologist.
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