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Can You Take Paxil And Zoloft Together?

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Originally asked by Community Member terri

Can You Take Paxil And Zoloft Together?

Answer

It’s hard to imagine a doctor prescribing both at the same time. They act in basically the same way to increase the amount of serotonin circulating in the blood. If you have too much serotonin, you can experience a toxic reaction that can be life-threatening. Usually, you would take one SSRI at a time and only shift to another if the first wasn’t working. Doctors do add other types of antidepressants to complement the action of an SSRI, but those would be working on different neurotransmitters.

John

You should know Answers to your question are meant to provide general health information but should not replace medical advice you receive from a doctor. No answers should be viewed as a diagnosis or recommended treatment for a condition.

Answered by: John Folk-Williams

Published On: March 15, 2011
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