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A member asked:

Been taking sertraline for 18 months, 100mg/day for depression & anxiety with good results. made lifestyle changes and i'm thinking of trying to stop.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Discuss this w your: Psychiatrist/ prescribing medical provider. Am concerned that you drink alcohol ; use sertraline. This medication should be tapered slowly under medical supervision. For recurrence of symptoms - normally will go back to the last effective dose. Take care.

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Answered 2/2/2014

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