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I feel like i've lost myself while being on zoloft (sertraline) but i can't stop taking it what should i do?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): Not sure what dose u r taking & whether your symptoms started after increasing the dose, but i recommend reviewing those possibilities with your prescribing doctor to see if lowering the dose might be an option.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 7/15/2013

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