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Do the drugs olanzapine, elavil and zoloft (sertraline) reduce cortisol ? heard it mentioned a lot with anxiety and stress conditions.

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Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

No: Hi. No, those drugs' effects on stress and anxiety are independent of cortisol.

Answered 9/21/2014

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A member asked:

Do the drugs olanzapine, elavil and zoloft (sertraline) reduce cortisol ? heard it mentioned a lot with anxiety and stress conditions.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

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