Saturday, October 26, 2013

How long will i be on zoloft?


I was recently started on Zoloft for my depression. How long will I be on this medication?

In general, 12 months and then you will be assessed for symptoms of depression. The dose will be gradually tapered over a few months and if you have no depression symptoms, you will be completely weaned off. However, I should warn you, most people do require a small dose of Zoloft for many years to prevent the symptoms from returning. Depression is a life long illness and even though it disappears, recurrence of symptoms is very common.

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