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A 61-year-old male asked:
Taking zoloft (sertraline) for depression .75 , started at.50, 2 months now, no more depression, can i back it down to .50?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bachar Al-Alamianswered
ADHD & Autism 38 years experience
No: Better ask your dr.
If 75mg is working fine and 50mg didn't .
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Dr. Sheila Calderonanswered
Internal Medicine 43 years experience
Probably not: The reason you feel better is that you reached the best dose for you. Discuss this further with your doctor. The most common problem with taking medications is the patient thinks they are better and stops the meds when in actuality they are better only when on the meds. I noticed you are male and use a female moniker. If that is an issue consider seeing a doctor who understands this.
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Dr. Warren Wolfeanswered
Family Medicine 60 years experience
No: It depends on depth of depression and etiology. He needs to be monitored very carefully and it is not a good idea to stop zoloft (sertraline) abruptly. Taking zoloft (sertraline) is not like taking Aspirin for a headache.
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