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Does zoloft (sertraline) increase serotonin and gaba?

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No: Zoloft (sertraline) is selective for serotonin.

Answered 11/2/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): Serotonin yes, GABA no.

Dr Namey and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/27/2018

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