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A member asked:

Hi i m 3 weeks pregnant i've been on zoloft (sertraline) for 10 years is it safe to stop it cold turkey in on 50 mg?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Wean is best: Even on a low dose, weaning is safest. Talk to your doctor about protocols.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft: Recommend that you discuss this with both your psychiatrist & your OB to determine if risk outweigh benefits for stopping this medication. If you decide to come off the medication, a brief taper plan can be developed.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/5/2019

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