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I have been on zoloft 100mg daily. started feeling nervous and anxious so my doctor called in effexor (venlafaxine) er 75mg daily. is it safe to take them togethe?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medication effects: Using Effexor (venlafaxine) with Zoloft can increase risk of serious Serotonin Syndrome- confusion, excessive sweating, shaking, increased heart rate, extreme changes in blood pressure or other symptoms. Discuss with Psychiatrist: •Diagnosis •Medication interaction •Benefits and side effects of both medications •Decreasing dose of Zoloft •Therapy for stresses in your life, to develop coping skills •Relaxation

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Answered 5/14/2016

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A member asked:

I have been on zoloft 100mg daily. started feeling nervous and anxious so my doctor called in effexor (venlafaxine) er 75mg daily. is it safe to take them togethe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Dr Feola agreed

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