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I've been taking 100mg zoloft (sertraline) for depression for about a year. can i smoke marijuana? i am experienced with pot smoking and i no longer feel depressed

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You can, but don't: Of course you are in charge of what you do or don't do. But i suggest refraining from marijuana if you have a history of depression and are on zoloft (sertraline). It doesn't matter that you're "experienced with pot smoking.".

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Answered 5/12/2016

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A member asked:

I've been taking 100mg zoloft (sertraline) for depression for about a year. can i smoke marijuana? i am experienced with pot smoking and i no longer feel depressed

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Livingston and 5 doctors agreed

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