How Long Does Zoloft Take To Be Effective?

Posted on Sun, 13 Sep 2015

Sun, 13 Sep 2015 Answered on

Mon, 5 Oct 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : I have been on Zoloft for 2 months started with 12.5mg and then took 25mg and the last week I am taking 25 mg in the morning and 25mg at noon besides taking 3mg of Klonopin and I feel awful, how long do I have to take Zoloft before it helps me, my Dr. wants me on 50mg Zoloft for a month then go to 100mg. My anxiety is almost unbearable.

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Wait till the doses are increased.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Zoloft is Sertraline and the drug is a SSRI drug. In most individuals the drug takes about 4-6 weeks to show its effects but in some individuals the drug even takes about 12 weeks to show its effects. You have been advised to start the drug with very low doses and the doses are being increased gradually to prevent any side effects considering your age. The doses are very low and this is the reason its taking time to show the effects. Wait till the doses are increased to 100-200 mg per day and then you will see improvement in your symptoms. No need to worry.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar