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Does zyprexa take several weeks to feel the benefits similar to antidepressants or is it immediate? also, is it a safe combo with paxil (paroxetine)?
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2-3 wks: Can be taken can get serotonin syndrome unusual to take two ssris.
Answered 1/7/2014
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Yes,safe: It usually takes 2-3 weeks.It is not an ssri. Risk of serotonin syndrome is very low. The combination can cause much weight gain. Discuss this and other side effects with your psychiatrist.
Answered 4/13/2016
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