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Suggest Treatment For Depression
I started taking Zoloft when my daughter died 250mg per day I have been taking 100mg a day for 20 years but after a massive heart attack w/5 stents, both hips replaced, a reaction to an antibiotic for UTI 9 days in hospital I had the opposite of pneumonia, a blood transfusion 2 pints, 3 IVS iron my iron was 6.90 colonoscopy, endoscopy . I find I am very depressed and have increased to 200mg per day. will this help? I am 74 years and the healthiest sick person you will ever meet, thank you, M. Littman
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable , with the difficulties that you have faced, that you may feel depressed.
Zoloft can be used up to 200mg in persons with depression but it would be best to consult with your doctor before changing the doses of any medication.
Your doctor may also consider either adding another agent to work along with the zoloft if on its own, it is not relieving your symptoms.
In addition psychotherapy may also be helpful for you.
I hope this helps
It is understandable , with the difficulties that you have faced, that you may feel depressed.
Zoloft can be used up to 200mg in persons with depression but it would be best to consult with your doctor before changing the doses of any medication.
Your doctor may also consider either adding another agent to work along with the zoloft if on its own, it is not relieving your symptoms.
In addition psychotherapy may also be helpful for you.
I hope this helps
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