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I take 2 tablets a day of zoloft 100mg each but lately i have been having severe anxiety so my doctor who is not a psychiatrist but my family doctor has suggested taking lexapro along with the zoloft is this safe?

Q: i take 2 tablets a day of zoloft 100mg each but lately i have been having severe anxiety so my doctor who is not a psychiatrist but my family doctor has suggested taking lexapro along with the zoloft is this safe?

: I am not sure if it should be done. You better check with your psychiatrist.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I am not sure if it should be done. You better check with your psychiatrist.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/20/2021

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A member asked:

I take 2 tablets a day of zoloft 100mg each but lately i have been having severe anxiety so my doctor who is not a psychiatrist but my family doctor has suggested taking lexapro along with the zoloft is this safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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