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Began taking zoloft a week ago can't get in to see new pcp until 6/8, taken 3x before good idea? having serious anxiety.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I don't understand.: Are you restarting with zoloft you had left over from before? Are you taking 3 times the dose? I usually don't recommend independently starting a prescription medication unless you have been instructed to do so.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety, Zoloft: I understand your distress of Anxiety. “Having serious anxiety” is indication to see a Psychiatrist. Please call a Psychiatrist or go to see a Physician at Urgent Care, and discuss: • Diagnosis • Benefits and side effects of Zoloft • Decrease dose of Zoloft • Start Ativan or Xanax • Therapy for stresses in life, for unresolved feelings; and for coping skills • Breathing Relaxation • Meditation •

Answered 5/30/2017

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