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My dr said i could be off of zoloft for 24 hours and then start 10mg lexapro (escitalopram) is that safe been on zoloft for about 15 years on 100mg since sept.2013?
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They r SSRIs: I've switched pts directly from one sari to another--usually no problem--paxil can be a problem discontinuing bit others are usually ok.
Answered 10/8/2017
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