I stopped taking my meds for around 4 weeks (against advice of my doc) I originally started on 25 mg dose but I'm now restarting and am worried that the 100 mg will be too strong, should I just take half for a few days and then a full?
Restarting sertraline 100 mg after 4 weeks break?
Question posted by Darkerrose on 22 July 2016
Last updated on 23 July 2016
Added 22 July 2016:
I have been on these since October but the ones I have are not scored can I still split them
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WildcatVet
23 July 2016
Hi, Rose! If your tablets are not scored you can not split them without risking getting an inaccurate dose of the drug in your medication.
Although 100mg is a *middle of the road* dose, it may still be too high for you starting out. Ask your doctor if she/he would script a lower dose tablet for you as you get used to it. Or try the 100mg and see how you do with it. Did you have problems with the 25mg?
Darkerrose
23 July 2016
I was sick for a few days but after about 3 days no other issues
WildcatVet
23 July 2016
That's pretty typical for most people. Still, jumping into the 100mg might cause similar side effects. You'll probably find you can deal with it though.
janiebme
23 July 2016
Hi Darkerrose-
You may want to talk to your doctor about starting a lower dose and work up. I would not advise splitting you pills until you discuss this with your doctor.
Hope it all works out for you :)
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