Brief Answer: Unlikely for zooft to affect Valium activity Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for trusting us with your health query. I am so sorry to hear about this feeling of persistence anxiety and depression despite being on Zoloft and valium. I hope we get to find something that works for you. Zoloft is drug that can be used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. It would be very unlikely that it causes more anxiety instead of relieving this. Also, it can in no way affect the normal activity of valium. Most of these drugs don't have a standard dose that work to the same extend in everybody. It needs a close monitoring to make sure you are receiving the maximum possible dose with no change before concluding it is not working well. In this case, adding another drug or switching to other drugs would be considered. What amount are you receiving daily? Maximum of 200mg are acceptable if the desired response is not achieved. My advice would be to review the medications with your treating doctor and make sure you are receiving the appropriate doses. If this is confirmed, then we shall try other drug cases in an attempt to identify what woks best for you. Other measures like behavioral therapy to help accompany you through out this treatment. I will not want to suggest any specific drugs but your psychiatrist should be able to walk you through the different options available to get your symptoms controlled. But, we have several different drugs that can be tried for this condition. I hope this helps. I wish you well. I wish you a speedy resolution of symptoms. Thanks for using our services and please feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Brief Answer: Please, get your treatmentt evaluated. Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for following up with me. If attempts to increased zoloft have resulted in terrible side effects, then I will suggest that you get this drug may be changed and another given in its place. I will allow your doctor to make this decision. About the Valium, there are many drugs that can do the same purpose. I have the feeling that your treatment has not been adequately monitored and the necessary changes ade. i wil suggest that you talk with your doctor and get your problem completely looked into. When treatment fails to achieve it goals, we have to look for alternative measures like changing drugs and or modifying doses or even questioning if we are treating the right condition. Have and honest discussion with you doctor about your condition, the challenges and what he plans as a way forward to you. Supplements are not likely going to interfere with the action of these drugs. Beside, supplements are not really needed unless you have a proven deficiency or your diet is judged imbalance. Give it a second though and don't take them unless you need them. Effexor may be a good alternative but only your response to treatment would be the best answer to this. I will allow your doctor to make the decision with you and follow up to evaluate. The most important thing is to have an honest discussion with your doctor. If he is not a psychiatrist, consider getting one on board. I hope it helps. I wish you well. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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