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A member asked:

Is your depression supposed to get worse when up your dose? moved up to 50mg of zoloft just yesturday and feel worse. for depression.

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Specializes in Neurology

No: No, it is probably just not working on its own for your depression. Talk to your doctor about changing to another anti depressant or adding a atypical antipsychotic.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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