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I was on ativan 1mg everyday, twice a day for a month. i just stopped taking it b/c doc said i could. how long will retch drawl synptoms last? i don't feel like myself and haven't since i stopped. my doc wants to put me on zoloft (sertraline) now

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Zoloft (sertraline)?: Zoloft (sertraline) is a good medication for anxiety and depression and is not habit forming , but u need to take it daily if u want it to work and it can take 4 -6 weeks to show its benefit.

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A member asked:

I was on ativan 1mg everyday, twice a day for a month. i just stopped taking it b/c doc said i could. how long will retch drawl synptoms last? i don't feel like myself and haven't since i stopped. my doc wants to put me on zoloft (sertraline) now

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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