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What happens if i'm taking 100mg zoloft (sertraline) daily, should i use dextromethorphan?

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Dr. Samuel Bayles answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Maybe not: they can interact. might be better off choosing something else or speaking with you PCP for a better recommendation. both medications can increase your serotonin and together could cause serotonin syndrome. go to drugs.com and click link for interactions checker.

Answered 8/11/2014

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