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I was prescribed 50mg of zoloft (sertraline) but i am still nervous so i cut it in half (25mg) and i am less nervous. is it possible that 25mg was better for me?

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Zoloft (sertraline): If you feel better on 25 mg of zoloft (sertraline) it is perfeclty fine to stay on that dose. Please notify your doctor of this medication change should you choose to continue at this dose.

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Answered 1/8/2015

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