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How long can Sertraline be effective in the system?
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My 15 year old daughter has been taking 100 mg of Sertaline HCL for anxiety for several months. Her prescription did not automatically renew as it was supposed to and the Dr. will not renew the prescription over the weekend. It will be two days without it before we can get the prescription renewed. How long does it take for the effects of this medication to wear off. Should we be concerned that two days is too long?
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Hi Madam, As per the history you gave, your daughter is suffering from generalized anxiety disorder and the treatment which she was given is also very good. Sertraline is one of the best drugs for anxiety disorder.i recommend to continue the same treatment. I also advise behavioral therapy along with relaxation techniques. Regarding dose missing for two days in my opinion there will be no issue as half life of drug Sertraline is 26 hours. So, when steady state is reached for a considerable period of time, skipping for 1 or 2 days is not an issue. In the mean time ask her to practice relaxation exercises. Take Care! Regards, Dr. Bhagawan Rajana, Psychiatrist