Question 1

i am currently taking zoloft (sertraline) 75mg and 30mg buspar. if i want to wean off of them, is it best to start with zoloft? id like to limit my risk of withdrawal symptoms as much as possible. my sertraline pills are 50mg?

Accepted Answer

: Weaning off of these meds should be done in close conjunction with your prescribing Dr. Discuss your goal, and together, come up with a week by week plan for how you will reduce these meds. they may want to have you check in weekly or biweekly for the first few weeks to monitor side effects. Do not try to wean yourself off without your prescribing Dr's specific instructions.

Question 2

taking liquid zoloft (sertraline) for two weeks w/buspar, still feel loss of appetite and losing some wght. anxiety is not as bad. is no appetite normal?

Accepted Answer

No appetite: No, it's more normal to have some appetite.  You and your doctor may need to increase your zoloft (sertraline) dose, since loss of appetite can be part of depression.  Zoloft (sertraline) also requires at least 4-6 weeks therapeutic dosing for effectiveness. Work with your doctor on this, and please consider adding psychotherapy also.

Question 3

i'm on 100 mg zoloft and was just prescribed buspar to take as needed with my zoloft. but i read it can be bad to take together. is it still ok?

Accepted Answer

: Bad is not a very precise term in medicine. I would go to Drugs.com and look both up ;and enter into interaction checker.  They discuss with your Dr.

Question 4

zoloft 50mg and buspar (buspirone) 40mg a day ? is safe?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: Best to listen to your prescribing physician.

Question 5

what does buspar do that differs from zoloft or any ssri? and vise versa.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety meds: Buspar is a non-sedating anti-anxiety med that should be taken regularly for people with mild anxiety if prescribed by your doctor. Meds like Zoloft (which is an SSRI) are anti-depressants but have a role in the treatment of chronic anxiety. Also, anxiety can be a symptom of depression, so it is best to discuss this with your doctor.

Question 6

10 mg buspar (buspirone) as an add on 200mg zoloft at night is this ok combination.

Accepted Answer

A common combo: This can actually be a good combination. The Buspar (buspirone) can help to calm your mind so that you are able to slow your brain waves and fall asleep. The two medications are often used together.

Question 7

are there add on medications to make zoloft work. someone told me buspar (buspirone)?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Speak with the doctor  who prescribed your Zoloft (sertraline) if you do not feel it is helping with the problem. Stop,asking friends, who mean well, but are not privy to why this drug was chosen, or,the goals,of,therapy. That said, several agents may improve overall effects including raising the dose, adding other agents, or changing the base drug.

Question 8

im on zoloft 50mg buspar (buspirone) 20mg when i add senc one week the dose of zoloft to 75 and buspar (buspirone) to 30mg i fell more anxious and nerves?

Accepted Answer

Tell your doctor : and you may need to give it time, adjust your meds or do something differently. are you eating enough? Track your eating, sleeping and your med pattern. Call your doctor and report this and get help. Thats what they are there for. Nurses can triage this until the MD gets back to you. Good luck.

Question 9

zoloft (sertraline) 200mg + busper 5 mg a day is ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most people tolerate similar doses.
If you experience discomfort talk to your doctor.
Also, Buspar (buspirone) works best when taken with food.

Question 10

buspar (buspirone) and zoloft do they interact?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both drugs effect serotonin. Combined at high doses there is  a risk of a toxic effect.
On the other hand, Buspar (buspirone) can enhance the effect of antidepressants like zoloft when depression has been refractory to treatment.

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I am currently taking zoloft (sertraline) 75mg and 30mg buspar. if i want to wean off of them, is it best to start with zoloft? id like to limit my risk of withdrawal symptoms as much as possible. my sertraline pills are 50mg?

A member asked:

Taking liquid zoloft (sertraline) for two weeks w/buspar, still feel loss of appetite and losing some wght. anxiety is not as bad. is no appetite normal?

A member asked:

I'm on 100 mg zoloft and was just prescribed buspar to take as needed with my zoloft. but i read it can be bad to take together. is it still ok?

A member asked:

Zoloft 50mg and buspar (buspirone) 40mg a day ? is safe?

A member asked:

What does buspar do that differs from zoloft or any ssri? and vise versa.

A member asked:

10 mg buspar (buspirone) as an add on 200mg zoloft at night is this ok combination.

A member asked:

Are there add on medications to make zoloft work. someone told me buspar (buspirone)?

A member asked:

Im on zoloft 50mg buspar (buspirone) 20mg when i add senc one week the dose of zoloft to 75 and buspar (buspirone) to 30mg i fell more anxious and nerves?

A member asked:

Zoloft (sertraline) 200mg + busper 5 mg a day is ok?

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Buspar (buspirone) and zoloft do they interact?

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