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However, it is a rare side effect of sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), with only a few reported cases. In addition, there are no specific characteristics of the lesions or the risk factors. <jats:italic>Case Summary<\/jats:italic>. This is a case report of a 24\u2010year\u2010old male with panic disorder, who developed hyperpigmentation over the face after 5 days of increasing the dosage of sertraline to 100\u2009mg\/day. There were no other significant findings from the physical examination or investigations. The patient was treated as a case of sertraline\u2010induced hyperpigmentation, and the dose was reduced to 75\u2009mg\/day and maintained at 50\u2009mg\/day after 1 week along with tablet propranolol 20\u2009mg\/day. He was also prescribed tablet tranexamic acid 500\u2009mg\/day and sunscreen with sun protection factor 50. The hyperpigmentation disappeared within 2 months, and the medication was gradually tapered after 7 months of treatment. <jats:italic>Conclusion<\/jats:italic>. Hyperpigmentation is a rare but distressing side effect of sertraline. It is a potentially curable side effect if recognized early. Early recognition and intervention can decrease unnecessary investigations and treatment. There are limited studies highlighting this unusual adverse effect of this commonly used SSRI. Hence, further studies are needed to better understand various aspects of this condition including the characteristics, patients at risk, and possible management. 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