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A member asked:
Need some help taking zoloft (sertraline). realy worried it will make me dizzy. 25 mg is what i am prescribed. does eveyone get dizzy and how bad is it?
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No, not everyone: No, not everyone gets dizzy with zoloft (sertraline) -- and 25 mg is a very low dose. You can make yourself believe it will harm you, though. This is known as the "nocebo" effect -- similar to "placebo" but with a negative, rather than a positive, expectation. If you're really worried, you could consider taking your first dose in the doctor's waiting room. Then if you become concerned, help will be there.
Answered 7/13/2013
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