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What is the equivalent of paxil (paroxetine) 10 and paxil (paroxetine) 20 to zoloft? how long does it take paxil (paroxetine) to exit your body completely? how long does zoloft need to work

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

They are different: Medications, can't just substitute one for another, everyone is different

Answered 8/6/2015

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