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A member asked:

Took lexapro for 12 yrs, stop 3 yrs ago but need relief again. dr suggested zoloft, concerned about seizures. had 1 from xanax (alprazolam) withdrawal 17 yrs ago.

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Zoloft (sertraline): is not associated with seizures. Either use or stopping

Answered 4/5/2018

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