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A member asked:

I've run out of paxil (paroxetine) and cant see the doctor for two days- can i take my sertraline tablets meanwhile?-was on sertraline until doc switched 2m ago.

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask Pharmacist: Yes, you can, but you can also get a few pills in advance from the pharmacy that filled your last prescription, while they call your doctor for a refill if they weren't samples.

Answered 9/14/2014

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