Hair Loss Associated with Sertraline: Two Case Reports and Review

    October 2016 in “ Iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciences ”
    Forouzan Elyasi
    Studysummary This case study reports instances of hair loss in two patients taking sertraline, suggesting that even low doses of SSRIs might cause this rare side effect, which could impact treatment adherence.
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