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I'm taking zoloft 150mg/day. for the past few weeks it's caused more bowel movements than normal, headaches, dizziness and nausea. my family doctor is out of the office until monday, november 5th. what can i do as the medication is in capsule form. ?

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Qod: you could begin by taking a capsule every other day . and that should take you to Monday and they could prescribe a smaller dose to gradually stop it.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I'm taking zoloft 150mg/day. for the past few weeks it's caused more bowel movements than normal, headaches, dizziness and nausea. my family doctor is out of the office until monday, november 5th. what can i do as the medication is in capsule form. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

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