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7 Tips to Cope With Sertraline Side Effects

These simple habits may lessen side effects and improve your treatment satisfaction.

Hilary WeissmanSarah Gupta, MD
Written by Hilary Weissman | Reviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD
Updated on March 6, 2025
Reviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD | March 6, 2025

Sertraline (Zoloft) is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It may help relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and more. In this video, learn tips to cope with side effects of sertraline in order to improve your treatment experience.

You can learn more about what sertraline is and tips for taking it here.

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Hilary Weissman
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Hilary Weissman has been a health writer for the past 6 years. She was a senior copywriter at WW (Weight Watchers) before joining GoodRx and was also a copy editor in S&P Global’s structured finance ratings group for 3 years prior.
Sarah Gupta, MD
Reviewed by:
Sarah Gupta, MD
Sarah Gupta, MD, is a licensed physician with a special interest in mental health, sex and gender, eating disorders, and the human microbiome. She is currently board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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