An Overview of Zoloft Dosage
The dose of
Zoloft® (
sertraline hydrochloride) your healthcare provider prescribes will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your age
- The medical condition for which you are being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Dosage of Zoloft for Depression or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The recommended starting Zoloft dose for people with
depression or
obsessive-compulsive disorder (
OCD) is Zoloft 50 mg once a day. Your healthcare provider may choose to increase the dosage if symptoms continue, or decrease it if side effects occur.
Zoloft Dose for Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or Social Anxiety Disorder
The recommended starting dose of Zoloft for people with
panic disorder,
post-traumatic stress disorder (
PTSD), or
social anxiety disorder is Zoloft 25 mg once a day. After a week, your healthcare provider will likely increase the dose to 50 mg of Zoloft once a day. He or she may also choose to increase the Zoloft dosage if symptoms continue, or decrease the dose if side effects occur.
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