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About Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
Expertise
I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular
interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle
a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid
in that population, and disease management issues.
Experience
I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.
Publications
Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Pharmacology > Pharmacy > Anxiety and depression
Expert: Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
Date: 8/21/2007
Subject: Anxiety and depression
Question
I am suffering from anxiety and depression is it safe to takes xanax or ativan with an anti-depressant such as wellbutrin or zoloft?
Answer
Hi Sharon,
Since it takes an average of 4 to 5 weeks for the effects of anitdepressants such as wellbutrin or zoloft to kick in, many doctors will prescrible an anti-anxiety medication as well. The xanax or ativan helps relieve anxiety while you wait for the antidepressant to work. So, it is okay to take them together for the first couple weeks or so but you will most likely experience drowsiness with them.
Best of luck to you.
Regards,
Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
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