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I have been on zoloft (sertraline) for about 15 years. now at 100mg its stopped working having major anxiety is it safe to go off zoloft (sertraline) for 24hhrs and start lexap?
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Psychiatrist: This question is best answered by a psychiatrist as he/she has the greatest experience with these antidepressants and their uses, side effects and interactions. Substitution one for another can be tricky without that knowledge and experience.
Answered 4/4/2014
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