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Is it okay to break 100mg of sertraline in half?
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Yes: It is safe to split Zoloft (sertraline) in half. It is not an extended release pill so there isn't any issue with half doses. Some pills are even scored to facilitate splitting the tablet.
Answered 12/23/2014
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Yes: Can break/ cut it on the score line.
Answered 12/19/2014
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