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Originally Posted by katie865 Hello,
I take 50 mg Zoloft daily but I still have such bad anxiety/stress/depression...my doctor prescribed ativan to me for 2 weeks but no longer after that due to its addictive side effects...I have been reading up alot about Kava Kava, Valerian Root, 5-HTP, Catnip, Etc....but I was just wondering If any of you know if these are safe to be taking while on Zoloft....or if there is something I can be taking while on zoloft that can help with the anxiety that is non-prescription that wont cause problems with my zoloft...
thanks,
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It's difficult to know what herbals interact as they aren't regulated by the FDA, and thorough analysis and research isn't conducted on these products.
Anyway, here's some info I know:
Zoloft and 5-HTP have a major drug-drug interaction and can cause serotonin syndrome, which is rare but fatal.
I'd advise you not to use any herbal supplements. Tell your doctor that you're still suffering from anxiety-- there are plenty of prescription anti-anxiety drugs that aren't addictive.
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