Premenstrual Disorders

more of treatment but should not exceed 200 milligrams per day. A dose may be crushed and mixed with food or left in tablet form. Taking Zoloft without food will not upset the stomach, but food does enhance absorption. Like Prozac, Zoloft takes about four weeks before the depressed patient feels the full effect of the medication, and it can take up to eight weeks for some individuals. But a woman suffering from PMDD may notice significant changes within the first cycle after she begins taking the drug. The lowest possible effective dose is recommended.

Follow dosage instructions exactly when taking any medication.

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