A 22-year-old female asked:
would side effects be present with increasing zoloft (sertraline) dosage of 25 to 50mg? although no bad side effects when taking 25mg, but many with 50mg.
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Dr. Toner Overley answered
72 years experience Psychiatry
Yes: Dose increases blood level and this could tip the balance with the other medications.
Answered on Jul 28, 2016
Dr. Laura Larch answered
18 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: Side effects are more commonly seen with increased doses of this medicine.
Answered on Jul 7, 2015
Dr. Alan Koenigsberg answered
41 years experience Psychiatry
Maybe: In my practice, i start most adults on zoloft (sertraline) at 50 mgs daily, and they do well. I then have them increase the dose to 100 - 200 mgs gradually, so they can be at a therapeutic dose.
If you are having side effects now, see your physician and discuss all of your medications, over the counter medicines, and concerns. It may be that your side effects are due to medication interactions.
Answered on Apr 15, 2017
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Dr. William Marchand commented
34 years experience Psychiatry
Usually lower doses, such as 50 mg/day don't cause side effects - but there is a lot of individual variation.
Sep 13, 2013
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