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Does Zoloft Interact With Lexapro?

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Posted on Mon, 29 May 2017
Question: Can I use Zoloft and lexapro at the same time?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes but irrational combination

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using HealthcareMagic.

Although both Zoloft and Lexapro can be taken together but there is a risk of serious side effect such as serotonin syndrome.

In addition, there is little rationale for combining these two molecules from the same class of antidepressants.

I hope this helps you. Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks and regards.


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Does Zoloft Interact With Lexapro?

Brief Answer: Yes but irrational combination Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using HealthcareMagic. Although both Zoloft and Lexapro can be taken together but there is a risk of serious side effect such as serotonin syndrome. In addition, there is little rationale for combining these two molecules from the same class of antidepressants. I hope this helps you. Please let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards.