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Can Sertraline Cause A Strong Ammonia Smell In Urine?

taking sertrline. 50 mg. Have noticed a strong ammonia smell in my urine. No pain. Been urinating more since starting the meds, especially at night. Still lightheaded daily and headache (reason I went in to dr and he prescribed sertraline). I am a 35 yr old woman I am 5'9 and 200 lbs.
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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HELLO AND WELCOME,

SERTRALINE MAY BE THE CAUSE, BUT ONE SHOULD RULE OUT OTHER SERIOUS THINGS FIRST

PLZ GET THE FOLLOWING TESTS DONE

HBA1C
URINE R/E
FASTING BLOOD SUGAR

LET ME KNOW THE RESULTS THEN

HV A NICE DAY
THANX......
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Can Sertraline Cause A Strong Ammonia Smell In Urine?

HELLO AND WELCOME, SERTRALINE MAY BE THE CAUSE, BUT ONE SHOULD RULE OUT OTHER SERIOUS THINGS FIRST PLZ GET THE FOLLOWING TESTS DONE HBA1C URINE R/E FASTING BLOOD SUGAR LET ME KNOW THE RESULTS THEN HV A NICE DAY THANX......