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How long does zoloft (sertraline) take to kick in at 150 mgs. ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hope you didn't: start at 150 mg - and worked up to it. It often takes 4 to 6 weeks at an optimal dosage to really start feeling the effects. Occasionally it may start to kick in at 2 weeks. Take care.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 7/12/2019

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