Question 1

I've taken zoloft (sertraline) for 5 weeks.  first 2 weeks on 25mg, 3rd week on 50mg and the last 2 weeks on 25mg. wd symptoms for 3 weeks now. how much longer?

Accepted Answer

Are you on 75 mg. Now? It takes anywhere from 3-6 weeks on the right dose of zoloft (sertraline) to experience improvement of  symptoms, depending on whether is is for depression or ocd. If it is ocd, the standard of care for for doses may exceed the recommended dose for depression. Current dose does not seem adequate for you.You need to go back to your doctor.

Question 2

Zoloft (sertraline) taken overdose (double dose). what symptoms to look for?

Accepted Answer

Nothing will happen. Zoloft (sertraline) and ssris are so safe no one can die on overdose with them. But do not take meds doses beyond what your doctor counsels you to take. What is your intent to take more than your doctor prescribes for you?

Question 3

My partner stopped zoloft (sertraline) suddenly about three months ago & has had serious symptoms ever since. can the symptoms really last this long?

Accepted Answer

in fact the worst symptoms of not taking s medication like Zoloft (sertraline) can come after a few months. Not because of withdrawal but because of recurrence of depression or anxiety.

Question 4

I tried to quit effexor (venlafaxine) xr but the symptoms came back. psch put me on zoloft 200m mg. how much time will it take to work?

Accepted Answer

This is a good question.  As soon as a person takes a dose of Zoloft (sertraline) (or any SRI) their levels of serotonin in their brain begin to change.  Some individuals likely benefit from that alone

However...the secondary therapeutic actions relate to changes on the surface of the nerve cell which requires more complex mechanisms i.e protein synthesis...and this can take 2-4 weeks. So time is needed.

Question 5

What would happen if i have been taking 200mg of zoloft (sertraline) and my body doesn't need it just wondering if i would have serotonin symdrome and what symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not likely by itself. Also wondering how you would know your body does not need it. Please discuss with your prescribing physician.

Question 6

What symptoms do you have tapering off zoloft (sertraline)?

Accepted Answer

One major symptom may be a headache that can last for several weeks upon stopping zoloft (sertraline) suddenly.  You are less likely to have symptoms when you gradually decrease zoloft (sertraline) over a few weeks as opposed to just stopping it cold turkey.

Question 7

I've been taking zoloft (sertraline) 50mg for over a year if i stop slowly will the symptoms come back?

Accepted Answer

First, it depends on accuracy of initial diagnosis. If treatment is for depression stopping medication could put one at risk of relapse at some future time, could be weeks to months. More previous episodes of depresssion increase relapse risk.

Question 8

Could splitting zoloft (sertraline) tablets lead to recurrence of mdd symptoms due to dosage discrepancies? was trying to use leftover pills my dr. had me split.

Accepted Answer

It depends if you are splitting the pills and  now taking too low of a dose- that could cause a recurrence of depressive symptoms. But in general, it should be ok to split sertraline. The pills have a "score" which means it intends for the patient to cut or split it.

Question 9

Is increased appetite a zoloft withdrawal symptom?

Accepted Answer

Each person can be very different. Lists of common effects don't mean they'll happen - certainly not all! And a decrease is what some report. But you may be different. Discuss it w/ your Dr. It's probably unrelated and you might be able to resist it w/ some CBT therapy skills aimed at eating issues. Best!

Question 10

What are common zoloft (sertraline) withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Irritability, agitation, dizziness, headaches, anger, emotional lability, bad dreams, insomnia.

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I've taken zoloft (sertraline) for 5 weeks. first 2 weeks on 25mg, 3rd week on 50mg and the last 2 weeks on 25mg. wd symptoms for 3 weeks now. how much longer?

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Zoloft (sertraline) taken overdose (double dose). what symptoms to look for?

My partner stopped zoloft (sertraline) suddenly about three months ago & has had serious symptoms ever since. can the symptoms really last this long?

I tried to quit effexor (venlafaxine) xr but the symptoms came back. psch put me on zoloft 200m mg. how much time will it take to work?

What would happen if i have been taking 200mg of zoloft (sertraline) and my body doesn't need it just wondering if i would have serotonin symdrome and what symptoms?

What symptoms do you have tapering off zoloft (sertraline)?

I've been taking zoloft (sertraline) 50mg for over a year if i stop slowly will the symptoms come back?

Could splitting zoloft (sertraline) tablets lead to recurrence of mdd symptoms due to dosage discrepancies? was trying to use leftover pills my dr. had me split.

Is increased appetite a zoloft withdrawal symptom?

What are common zoloft (sertraline) withdrawal symptoms?

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