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Suggest Dosage For Zoloft

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Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2017
Question: What is the best time of day to take sertreline (Zoloft) 100 mg.
With or without food? Also taking lorazepam, and zolpdem 5 mg. Seem to have more energy at night and some trouble falling asleep but wage up sluggish and a little tired and sleep until 9 or 10 AM.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Morning after breakfast

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Zoloft should ideally be taken in the morning after breakfast.

It can be taken with or without food. Ithe can also be taken in the evening based on covenience.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (9 hours later)
Should I continue taking lorazepam in the evening with zolpidem at same dosage since I feel tired in AM?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
State dose please

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

What dose of both lorazepam and zolpidem are you taking ?

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 minutes later)
Lorazepam is 1.0 mg and Zolpidem is 0.5 mg.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes, you can do so safely at this dose/strength.

Thanks
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Suggest Dosage For Zoloft

Brief Answer: Morning after breakfast Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern Zoloft should ideally be taken in the morning after breakfast. It can be taken with or without food. Ithe can also be taken in the evening based on covenience. Wishing you best of health Thanks