A member asked:

2 of my drs gave conflicting advice on best procedure to end my 50mg/day zoloft (sertraline). what tapering schedule do you recommend to minimize withdrawal sympt?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tapering: The key is to taper and not stop "cold turkey" ... You probably received different advice on this, as it's not a hard and fast science as some of the other aspects of medical practice. Generally, the goal is to reduce the dose 25% each week x 4 weeks ... But this can be slowed down or accelerated if need be depending on how you respond. Hope that helps & good luck!

Answered 6/18/2016

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