Question 1

can you explain how this combination works? i take 25mg zoloft (sertraline) 1 mg ativan  at night. i had 3 drinks and blacked out with no memory for about 7 hours. i won't be doing this again but i am very curious as to the combination. i am planning on c

Accepted Answer

Not advisable: Ativan will commonly cause amnesia.  You should not drink in combination with the Ativan, the result can be as you found, but can be more serious including death.  Your dose of Zoloft (sertraline) is very low, and not likely an interaction with either the alcohol or ativan.

Question 2

can i take zoloft (sertraline) and ativan together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are often used together for treatment of panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 3

i took 50mg of zoloft (sertraline) today. can i safely take half of an 0.5 ativan?

Accepted Answer

Below: Yes, if it was Rxed for you by your DR

Question 4

hi i was wondering if icould take ativan after taking zoloft (sertraline) thevday before?

Accepted Answer

Yes: you can.  Take the Ativan as prescribed. By your doctor.  But no issues after taking Zoloft (sertraline)

Question 5

is it ok to take ativan with zoloft (sertraline)? if yes how far should they be taken apart from each other?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Those medications/classes are used together. There isn't a "best" time to take them, I would just take them as written by your doctor. Best of luck!

Question 6

is it deadly to take 1 mg ativan and 50mg zoloft together?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not deadly but monitor how you feel by taking them together.

Question 7

i currently am taking 50mg of zoloft daily for anxiety. was also prescribed ativan to take as needed. is it ok to take ativan once or twice a week like every 3rd of 4th day as needed? the past 8 weeks have taken a total of 6 ativan?

Accepted Answer

: My sense is that you're tolerating this combination. These meds use different pathways in the brain.  I have prescribed this exact combination ( with Ativan as needed)  without incident through the years but not with elderly patients. The ultimate advice must come from your prescribing physician who knows you best.

Question 8

is ativan (lorazepam) safe to take with anti depressants (zoloft)?

Accepted Answer

If prescribed: If your doctor has prescribed Ativan along with your zoloft (sertraline), (sertraline) s/he will give you a particular dose and timing schedule.   This could be on a regular or as needed ("prn") basis.  Used this way, Ativan and zoloft (sertraline) can be safe together.  Sometimes Ativan can help anxiety temporarily, while getting onto zoloft (sertraline) for panic, etc.

Question 9

how long after taking sertraline 50mg (generic zoloft) can i take ativan (lorazepam) (1mg) if i need it? doc prescribed the ativan (lorazepam) to take as needed up to 3/day

Accepted Answer

When needed: Zoloft (sertraline) is an SSRI and can take up to two weeks to reach maximum benefit in your system. The ativan will work in minutes. OK to take as needed until you get two weeks out and you should have less need for it.

Question 10

can you take .5 ativan as needed for anxiety with 50 mg of zoloft ? i have been on zoloft for three weeks for depression . if so how far apart should you take them ? i take zoloft in the morning?

Accepted Answer

: Because you take zoloft every day and ativan as needed so it does not matter the time you take ativan because you have to take it when you have anxiety, the interaction is always there because of daily zoloft dose. Risk of fall is high at you age when taking this combination and you should not drive or operate machinery after taking ativan on top of zoloft and you should not drink.

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Can you explain how this combination works? i take 25mg zoloft (sertraline) 1 mg ativan at night. i had 3 drinks and blacked out with no memory for about 7 hours. i won't be doing this again but i am very curious as to the combination. i am planning on c

A member asked:

Can i take zoloft (sertraline) and ativan together?

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I took 50mg of zoloft (sertraline) today. can i safely take half of an 0.5 ativan?

A member asked:

Hi i was wondering if icould take ativan after taking zoloft (sertraline) thevday before?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take ativan with zoloft (sertraline)? if yes how far should they be taken apart from each other?

A member asked:

Is it deadly to take 1 mg ativan and 50mg zoloft together?

A member asked:

I currently am taking 50mg of zoloft daily for anxiety. was also prescribed ativan to take as needed. is it ok to take ativan once or twice a week like every 3rd of 4th day as needed? the past 8 weeks have taken a total of 6 ativan?

A member asked:

Is ativan (lorazepam) safe to take with anti depressants (zoloft)?

A member asked:

How long after taking sertraline 50mg (generic zoloft) can i take ativan (lorazepam) (1mg) if i need it? doc prescribed the ativan (lorazepam) to take as needed up to 3/day

A member asked:

Can you take .5 ativan as needed for anxiety with 50 mg of zoloft ? i have been on zoloft for three weeks for depression . if so how far apart should you take them ? i take zoloft in the morning?

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