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If u were on lexapro (escitalopram) and cross tapered to zoloft would it still take zoloft 6 weeks to work. as i have ben on it 4 weeks and still dont feel good?

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Dose adjust: I would expect to see some effect at 4 weeks. It may mean the Zoloft (sertraline) dose is too low for you.

Answered 9/21/2014

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