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Can sertraline cause flu like body pain?

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No: No, typical side effects are short term nausea and headaches, this may last a few days and then goes away.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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Dicontinuation can: Sertraline cannot cause flu like symptoms while you take it. However, some people experience those symptoms after abruptly stopping high doses of it.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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