adderall-zoloft interaction?

Hi. I am 43 years old and I am using Zoloft for my case of depression. I am not here to talk about my depression, but to see if Zoloft and Adderall have interactions. I am using Adderall for a diet as a appetite suppressor. So do they? I am getting kinda woozy from time to time so I think Adderall is the one to blame.

It is true. But what you didn't know is that Adderall is used as an antidepressant. So that means that you are taking double dosages of your medicine! They both contain stimulants, and since it is dangerous to drink them both, you should quit one of them. If you are already using Adderall as an appetite suppressor, you could stop taking Zoloft.

I've been on lexapro for about six months. This was given to me by my psychiatrist. (same drug class as zoloft-antidepressant) After more evaluation she also prescribed adderall for ADD. Obviously, if my doctor who specializes in this field has me taking them together it can't be that bad.

Also, I was on zoloft for a few years and it will cause serious weight gain no matter what you eat!!! (One of the reasons I switched to lexapro)If you would like any more details I will check back! Good luck to you!!!

Lexapro is not like Zoloft. They are not in the same class of drugs. Zoloft is an MAOI drug that is used to treat depression. Lexapro is an SSRI and is used to treat depression/anxiety. The drugs are metabolized differently by the body. You should ask your doctor about combining the two meds, accidental overdose is very common in people who take sedative type medications.

Incorrect. Zoloft is not an MAOI. It is an SSRI.

I am on Adderal and Zoloft together. Zoloft DOES NOT make you gain weight. AT ALLL. I am 22 year old female, about 122lbs. if anything, zoloft has made me lose weight, as I was on that prior to the adderal for ADD. which my doctor also prescribed together.

to guest above... how many MGs do you take of each?

A side effect of Zoloft is definite weight gain. The fact that you are on the Adderall is why you are not gaining weight. Adderall is an appetite suppressant.

From Zoloft® (sertraline HCl) is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It's approved to treat depression, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in adults over age 18. It is also approved for OCD in children and adolescents age 6-17 years.


Will I gain weight on Zoloft?
Studies show that Zoloft is not associated with weight gain, so you shouldn't gain weight because of Zoloft.

Can Zoloft be taken with other medicines?
Be sure to tell your doctor what medicines you're taking. If you're taking a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)—used to treat depression and other conditions—or pimozide, you shouldn't take Zoloft. Concomitant use of Zoloft with NSAIDs or aspirin may be associated with increased bleeding

What is serotonin syndrome?
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that may occur in treatment with SNRIs and SSRIs, including Zoloft, particularly when taken along with another drug that increases serotonin levels. Serotonin syndrome symptoms may include fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, trouble thinking clearly, a change in mental functioning, sleepiness, or change in your breathing, heartbeat and blood pressure. You should stop taking Zoloft and consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

Are all antidepressants the same?
No. Each antidepressant medicine has its own chemical structure. And at the molecular level, small differences in the chemical structure can make a big difference in how they affect you. What's true of one drug is not always true of the other.