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A member asked:

Can you tell me how long does it take for 50mg of zoloft (sertraline) to work for post partum ocd?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It may take 4 to 6: Weeks at a particular level of zoloft (sertraline) to really start feeling the effects. However, obsessive compulsive disorder often requires higher doses of ssri's - so you may need upward titrations of your zoloft (sertraline) to get full benefit.

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Answered 1/2/2015

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