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How long can zoloft (sertraline) take to get out of your system?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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Male or woman: Depends. Its half life is long. Average is considered about 24 hours just to get half of it out of your body. It may be 1.5 times longer in women. And, remember, the next 24 hours just gets half of the remaining half out of you.

Answered 3/30/2019

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