dosage

[tikva]

my son is on 200 mg of zoloft a day. that seems like a huge amount, but the doctor says it's safe. He tried lower doses but kept asking for larger one. when the doctor said 200 was the maximum he accepted that. He does seem to be doing well, but I am worried. what chance is there of his ever getting off of it, or at least onto a lower dose?

[beanp]

I think 200mg of zoloft is an awful high dose.  Let me ask you a question, what is your son being treated for?  My son has been on zoloft for anixety for 10 years and he takes 50 mg and does real good.  I suppose it depends what he his being treated for but to me that is a high dose.  I would probably ask the doctor about taking a different med.  Good Luck.

[cj29]

If the doctor prescribed that dosage, then I would trust him/her.  Zoloft is typically prescribed from 50-200mg, so your son is taking a 'normal' dosage in my opinion.  I was on Zoloft a couple of years ago and had no major problems coming off of it.  Just ensure when it is time to come off the medication work with your doctor and taper down slowly.