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Been taking zoloft (sertraline) 50mg once a day for a week now. not seeing any effects, how long until this medication starts weeking.
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It will take a while: For your serotonin levels to increase. It often takes 2 to 6 weeks to see a strong response after you have reached your optimum dosage. So, don't be fooled by the fact that are no changes in symptoms yest.
Answered 9/2/2015
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2 weeks: You should take the medicine for at least 2 weeks. If you have a partial response, then the dose of zoloft (sertraline) can be increased and taken for at least two months to see if you have an adequate response to the med.
Answered 11/16/2013
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