Is It Safe To Switch From Lexapro To Zoloft Immediately?
Question: can you switch from lexapro to zoloft immediately or do you have to wait a certain amount of time
Brief Answer:
you can switch immediately
Detailed Answer:
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You are being switch from lexapro to zoloft. These medications are both SSRIs and can be switched without weaning from one or the other. It should still take 1-2 weeks before you notice any results in the change in medication
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you can switch immediately
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for returning to HCM with your healthcare questions
You are being switch from lexapro to zoloft. These medications are both SSRIs and can be switched without weaning from one or the other. It should still take 1-2 weeks before you notice any results in the change in medication
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar