Q: Can you take zoloft and xanax together?
Melissa,
I can't find any significant known interactions between these two medications, BUT you need to ask your doctor this question. There are factors to be considered in addition to possible interactions between these two medications -- any health issues/conditions you may have, and ALL other medications you are taking including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements, etc.
Teri
I am presently taking zoloft 150m and (xanax 1m 3 times a day) and 150 m of efexor.these are prescribed by my doctor. Have been taking this for 1 yr.
NO! Please don't do this. I was on 200 mg/day of Zoloft and also on Xanax (about the same dosages as you) for 10 - 15 years. During those years I had changed a great deal without realizing the changes. My personality was extremely paranoid and became a heavy drinker along with becoming addicted to Xanax. I have continuously been in trouble (both legal and personal problems) at an increasing rate over the years of taking the drugs. I had never before in my life had addiction problems before I started with Zoloft. I have also developed tinnitus (ringing in the ears), a quick temper, paranoia, loss of sexual function and many other side effects. I became so out of control that I ended up in the hospital from abuse of Xanax and alcohol. When I awoke I felt that my brain was rebooted and finally realized all of my problems were Zoloft and Xanax related. I went to my doctor and got immediately on a increasing reduction of my Xanax and Zoloft. I'm currently off Xanax and have been for 3 months. I'm also reducing my Zoloft and am currently on 25 mg/day. I should be completely off of it by the end of the month. I can't wait because my zest for life has returned and I no longer need alcohol or Xanax to make me feel good. I also haven't had a drink since I woke up in the hospital. I have lost much of my memories over the last few years so I'm extremely pleased to be back to normal. Once I get off the Zoloft completely, I will never go back. I'm going to stay off of mind-altering drugs forever. Please don't get started for you might feel well on the short-term, but over time you'll turn into a person you will no longer recognize. Feel free to contact me with questions.
I just went off Zoloft and Prozac. They both cause insomnia.Both medications fight Xanax. I'm getting my insulin right and my diabetes is down,(first time in 5 years) I learned the mistake by commercials.
My doctor had me on Zoloft and Xanax at the same time for about 6 months.I currently do not take either,the Zoloft gave me to many side affects,and the Xanax could make me fall asleep standing up! Taking the two drugs together never caused me any problems it was just that these drugs were not right for me. I am currently taking Pristiq 50mg. alone and it has done wonders to control my Depression and Anxiety. I hope this information helps you and I wish you good health!
If you can, I would seriously try to take zoloft alone for 8 weeks and see if your anxiety begins to improve. These people that are on xanax and other benzos may be addicted. The thing is, many people may have found that through zoloft or another ssri alone, their anxiety may have greatly improved. Now, because they went straight into taking the SSRI on a benzo like xanax, they may never know if the SSRI alone would have been enough. Benzos are extremely addictive and fairly toxic and can be hell to try to get off of. Plus, many psychiatrists think that benzos can interfere with the efficacy of antidepressants as they are central nervous system depressants. The same reason why drinking alcohol may interfere with the efficacy of antidepressants, especially in the beginning. My best advice to anyone would be to try to be tough for a few months of trying an SSRI. Some times in life if we are patient and take the pain for a little longer, the pay off may be much greater. I would also highly recommend intense exercise followed by a long period of stretching. The exercise will help to increase endorphins and serotonin and it will release all of that negative energy that may be causing your anxiety. Stretching has been shown to increase GABA, the neurotransmitter benzos like xanax work on. Goodluck! I really hope you didn't get hooked on xanax until you at least tried the SSRI first. Unfortunately many psychiatrists just want to drug us up and find a quick fix. When we are in a vulnerable place, we are willing to do anything and do not do our own research and think about the consequences.
xanax is acalming agent taken with zoloft for the first 2-3weeks only then zoloft will take care for anxiety
do not take xanax after this period cuz you will need more and more dose to calm you
let zoloft take his position
regards
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I have had insomnia for 1 year and a half. My pharmacist inform me Zoloft and Xanax fight each other. He suggested I leave the Zoloft alone. So I take Xanax and an over the counter sleeping pill. Deanna