I have depression & anxiety, and last week I started a Zoloft prescription---5 days at 25mg, and 50mg for 3 days now. It's been giving me that panicky/anxious feeling that makes it hard to concentrate on anything, which seems to be common for people struggling through the beginning stages of an SSRI like Zoloft.
I also have a left-over bottle of Buspar (10mg, as needed) which I was previously prescribed for anxiety, and which generally worked when taken alone. I stopped taking it when I realized it was interacting with my marijuana habit to make me more nervous. But a couple months ago I stopped smoking marijuana, and that's when depression came to the forefront ahead of the anxiety. Now that I've started taking the Zoloft, anxiety has nudged its way back ahead of the depression over the past several days. What fun! :)
So my question is, does anyone have experience with taking Buspar in addition to Zoloft to help with anxiety, at least for the beginning stages of getting used to Zoloft? I'll ask my doctor as well when I get a chance, but I just wanted to hear from people who have 1st-hand experience.
Will Buspar disrupt the Zoloft's effects, or could it be effective to help take the anxious edge off the Zoloft? Should I wait until I'm further into my Zoloft regimen before trying to add Buspar to the mix? Could it actually increase the anxiety, like Buspar seems to do with marijuana?
I see there's the potential for Seratonin Syndrome, but I also see many people online saying they take both medications, even at higher dosages than the ones I've been prescribed, so I'm thinking it's safe, but not sure. Any help & advice is appreciated!