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Can Paxil And Zoloft Be Taken Together?

Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2014

Question: Are you able to take Paxil and Zoloft together? Are they compatible?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (14 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Both these drugs belong to same class of anti depressants that is SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors).
Taking both the drugs will cause excessive sedation with no much extra advantage.
So, only one of the two is prescribed at one time.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (18 minutes later)

Is their a better medication to take with the paxil that will not cause extensive sleepiness?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (9 minutes later)

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Dear Friend.
There are many but all depends on the indication and the need.
For Anxiety purpose I prefer to give my patients Etizolam 0.5 mg at night with Paxil.
It helps a lot with no morning drowsiness.
If you have any further query please ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (7 minutes later)

He still has a lot of anxiety even with the paxil. Do you have any suggestions as to what to do. Abilify worked for awhile but then stopped. It has been 2 yrs. off and on.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (3 minutes later)

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Provide me his history.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I need to know exactly what problem he has. I mean to know what he feels , does and behaves. What problems he feels?
Why is he taking the medicine off and on?
Revert with details and provide me complete detailed history of him.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (15 minutes later)

Different medications have been tried but none of them have worked. Has been on Paxil for a long time. All blood work good, heart and lung are good. Has low blood pressure but is taking meds to bring it up. Major depressive disorder. No signs of suicide. Symptoms: No desire to do anything, sleeps a lot, loss of appetite and has lost weight. extreme fatigue, hard time remembering because of lack of concentration. He wants to get better but is just so tired.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (43 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
At this age old age related senile dementia should be ruled out. Many times we relate all symptoms to depression but they might be a part of Dementia.
Get his MRI Brain done.
Seek a neurologist opinion.
As far as anti depressants are concerned he can be given Paxil and Etizolam that would control his Anxiety.
But I have a strong doubt of Age related dementia.
Get him investigated.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar