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My dad takes zoloft (sertraline) 50mg (he has been on it for like 2 months), now he cries about little things. should i cut the pills in half? 50mg is too much?
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Please don't take on: the role of his physician. I recommend that he take the medication as ordered. Would discuss concerns you have about his medication with his physician if you are his designated care taker.
Answered 7/3/2014
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