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I spoke with my psychiatrist bc i take zoloft.lately i cant focus or do everyday tasks. he/she switched it to prozac & said it should help. if it doesnt, is it safe to request addtl medication to help or should i ask to switch to something else?

Q: i spoke with my psychiatrist bc i take zoloft.lately i cant focus or do everyday tasks. he/she switched it to prozac & said it should help. if it doesnt, is it safe to request addtl medication to help or should i ask to switch to something else?

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Only your therapist can help with this issue. Discuss.

Answered 7/14/2021

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A member asked:

I spoke with my psychiatrist bc i take zoloft.lately i cant focus or do everyday tasks. he/she switched it to prozac & said it should help. if it doesnt, is it safe to request addtl medication to help or should i ask to switch to something else?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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