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I take sertraline 50mg each morning. is it safe to take fish oil, epa 400 mg/dha 200 mg too? must they be taken apart - if yes, how long apart? thks.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You can take them: All together -- no problem. However, fish oil for sure is best taken with a meal.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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