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Zoloft (sertraline) 50 mg, is that a big dose?

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No: Usual therapeutic dose for zoloft (sertraline) ranges from 50 to 200 mg per day.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): Nope. Dose can go from as little as 25mg. to 200mg.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/15/2017

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