Question:
taking zoloft post-op

I am taking zoloft pre-op for panic attacks, will I be able to take it post-op?    — Pat B. (posted on August 30, 2003)

August 30, 2003
I take Zoloft,I take half with my morning protein shake and the other half with my noon shake.My doctor said to cut them in half.
   — Gussie

August 30, 2003
I took Zoloft for a year before WLS, and take it now post-op, no problems. I only take 50 mg and never had any difficulty swallowing it, or needing to change the dose.
   — Judy M.

August 30, 2003
Yes, no problem.
   — Mylou52

August 30, 2003
Took it pre and post-op, but had a little bit of trouble for about the first 3 weeks post-op. The broken 100mg pills caused a burning sensation in my pouch. I could not stomach the liquid version. My solution was to eat something before taking the tiny 50mg pills (I take 3)...and I then had no burning sensation. Seems that the Zoloft is happiest in the pouch if it "lands" on food...but it doesn't like an empty pouch. This is what I still do today at 16 months post-op, and I never have a problem. Zoloft has been a life-saver for me, and I'm very glad that I can take it with no problems. Hugs, Joy
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