HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Took one 12.5mg dose of zoloft had terrible side effects stopped taking? when will it be out of my system?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Qusai Bharmal answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

Pretty soon: Zoloft does not have a very long half life so should be out of the system fairly soon.

Answered 3/19/2017

762 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I possibly took double dose Zoloft (sertraline) 200mg total yesterday. Had no side effects. Took regular dose today 100 mg Will I be ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Took zoloft for a week in August, due to side effects stopped.month ago tried zoloft again,but recently stopped again.Any effects I should worry about?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I just started Zoloft (sertraline) and my side effects are common but i want to stop taking it. How do I stop? I've only taken 3 doses (all three half of a pill)

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My pdoc said that i can up the Zoloft (sertraline) dose from 150 to 200mg if i feel 150 doesn't help enough. Would upping it be wise? (i had 0 side effects so far)

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can I stop 50mg Zoloft after 10 days and go back on Paxil (paroxetine) 12.5mg CR? I am having terrible side effects. Either from Zoloft or withdrawal from Paxil (paroxetine).

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have taken one 50mg dose of Zoloft (sertraline) but had terrible side effects. Will I have withdrawal if I stop taking it?
I missed four doses of Zoloft (sertraline) and am having terrible side effects. Is it ok to just start taking it again?
How long for 60mg daily of prozac (and active metabolite) to completely leave system? Started Zoloft (sertraline) and want all Prozac related side effects gone.
Accidentally took a double dose of zoloft (I take 25mg pill cut in half so 12.5mg) right after coffee, 7 hours in between. Any side effects?
I'm currently taking 300 mg of Zoloft (sertraline) and my dr. may move up to 400. Are there long term side effects for these doses?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.