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Are risperdal with zoloft can help deeprtion like abilify (aripiprazole) and can help anxiety?

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Yea: Ssri zoloft plus Risperdal can treat depression and it's cheaper than abilify (aripiprazole).

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 7/1/2014

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