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A member asked:

What's the typically dose for zoloft (sertraline)? i have been taking 50mg for 5 months, and i feel like it hasn't worked for the past 2mo.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline) dose: Typical doses for zoloft (sertraline) are 100-150mg/day. Upper limit is 200mg/ day.

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Answered 12/31/2020

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): Maximum recommended daily dose is 200mg., dosed as 100mg. twice daily with food.

Answered 2/28/2019

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