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Does Trazodone Interact With Zoloft?

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Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 2016
Question: can trazodone be taken if your taken zoloft
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Trazodone and zoloft can be taken together only if given by your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi N.1.sciulli,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Trazodone and zoloft are both anti depressants and can cause a rare interaction called serotonin syndrome if taken together. It is prescribed together only when your doctor is convinced that you need both the medicines for your health condition.

2. These two medicines should be taken only the way your doctor has recommended to you. Please talk to your doctor if you have any doubts on the medicines if they were prescribed together.

3. Serotonin syndrome has symptoms including mental confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes blood pressure, tachycardia, fever, perspiration, shivers, vision problems, muscle spasm, tremor, gait disturbances, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Please watch for any of the above symptoms if you take trazodone and zoloft together.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
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Does Trazodone Interact With Zoloft?

Brief Answer: Trazodone and zoloft can be taken together only if given by your doctor Detailed Answer: Hi N.1.sciulli, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. Trazodone and zoloft are both anti depressants and can cause a rare interaction called serotonin syndrome if taken together. It is prescribed together only when your doctor is convinced that you need both the medicines for your health condition. 2. These two medicines should be taken only the way your doctor has recommended to you. Please talk to your doctor if you have any doubts on the medicines if they were prescribed together. 3. Serotonin syndrome has symptoms including mental confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes blood pressure, tachycardia, fever, perspiration, shivers, vision problems, muscle spasm, tremor, gait disturbances, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Please watch for any of the above symptoms if you take trazodone and zoloft together. Hope your query is answered. Please do write back if you have any doubts. Regards,