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Can i cut zoloft (sertraline) 100 mg pills in half and take that instead of getting new script for 50 mg pills. doc wants me on 50 mg now down from 100?

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This is fine: Only time you don't want to cut pill in half would be if the pill has special slow-release coating or enteric coating. When in doubt, you can also ask your pharmacist.

Answered 9/20/2019

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Yes: Zoloft (sertraline) 100mg is scored so you can cut it in half to get 50mg.

Answered 2/23/2017

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Dr. Sophie Duriez answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Good understanding: The best you can do is to discuss your treatment dosage adjustment with your doctor. Did you let your doctor know that you had some100 mg pills left? If you have already cut down the dosage on your own, you should let your doctor know about it otherwise, you run the risk of not being on the same page and miscommunication never help an efficient, entrusted patient-doctor relationship.

Answered 5/10/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): If your doctor recommended the tapering, u r fine doing so.

Answered 3/26/2013

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