Sertraline

Synonyms / Brand Names: Sertralina, Sertraline Hydrochloride, Sertralinum, Sultamicillin Tosylate, Apo-Sertraline, Lustral, Zoloft

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: ZOLOFT treatment should be administered at a dose of 50 mg once daily.

Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder: ZOLOFT treatment should be initiated with a dose of 25 mg once daily. After one week, the dose should be increased to 50 mg once daily.

For more information on recommended dosages for Sertraline please refer to Sertraline instructions for administration

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