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I am a 58 year old male and am on 50mg of zoloft a day. i also have 1mg of ativan to be taken on a as needed basis. the last 8 weeks probably have taken maybe 6 total. had a death in the family this week and took 3 for the whole week is it ok?

Q: i am a 58 year old male and am on 50mg of zoloft a day. i also have 1mg of ativan to be taken on a as needed basis. the last 8 weeks probably have taken maybe 6 total. had a death in the family this week and took 3 for the whole week is it ok?

: If the anxiety related to your family circumstances is severe enough, it is worthwhile to take the medication. That’s what it is for. Sorry about your loss. Good luck.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

If the anxiety related to your family circumstances is severe enough, it is worthwhile to take the medication. That’s what it is for. Sorry about your loss. Good luck.

Answered 6/26/2023

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Zoloft daily may be taken together with Ativan as directed and on an as-needed basis.

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Answered 6/29/2023

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A member asked:

I am a 58 year old male and am on 50mg of zoloft a day. i also have 1mg of ativan to be taken on a as needed basis. the last 8 weeks probably have taken maybe 6 total. had a death in the family this week and took 3 for the whole week is it ok?

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Dr Seibert agreed

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