Prozac
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TlsearlesWellbutrin is an antidepressant. The generic name is bupropion. It is also marketed under the name Zyban as an aid to smoking...
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I currently take 80mg straterra, 70mg vyvanse (a speed-derived drug like adderall), and 10mg lexapro (an ssri like paxil, luvox,...
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What does this drug due for a 7 year old girl who has PDD autism?AnswerI have both epilepsy and a type of autism called...
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no, but it will increase your blood pressure if you take more than recommended.
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The Medical Answer In clinical trials Lexapro was shown to be weight gain neutral. This is different than other SSRIs that appear...
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Neither Prozac nor Strattera are uppers or downers. Prozac works on serotonin, and Strattera works on norepinephrine, two of our...
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Yes and often in mental health cases they go hand in hand. It is often prescribed by Dr. to take Adderall and Prozac...
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I assume you are referring to Prozac Weekly, as this is the typical dose we prescribe for it. The weekly pill only comes in a 90...
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Amitriptyline HCL is used in the treatment of depression, and sometimes can be prescribed for chronic pain.
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I didn't check all of your drugs but you need to stop taking wellbutrin and strattera immediately. Not one person on here...
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No, it is not, Prozac, or Fluoxetine (not to be confused with Fluvoxamine / Brand Name - Luvox) is in a class of drugs known as...
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Yes. Just make sure you do it with the supervision of a doctor who will help you taper the doses every time you go on or off....
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For me, the good was it helped my mood and I lost some weight. The bad was reduced libido and teeth clenching. Go to Google.com...
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Mixing Alcohol & Prozac: There is a simple way to figure out whether one should drink on ANY medication and it's as easy as...
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Mine are a light teel blue Mine are white and blue; green and blue or all green I have had so far.
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I stopped taking 40mg about a week ago and have a lingering headache and nausea ---- i started not taking mine either and now i...
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It is ok, but if you are taking Prozac for Bipolar Disorder, G. B. has been known to cause hypomania, so watch out for that....
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Answervery unlikely - while Prozac can be detected it can only be done in special labs and since it is not considered a drug of...
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There are no known dangers as of yet with taking PROZAC(brand name) [Fluoxetine hydrochloride- generic name] and DEPAKOTE(brand...
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No.I do know that certain antibiotics can reduce the effect. When on penicillin it is wise to use a backup method of birth...
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You can check all known interactions by looking at the related link below. Simply type in the drugs you wish to find and select...
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In my opinion it does. I started Fluoxetine (generic prozac) about 6 days into it, I started breaking out in a rash on my back....
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up to 24 hour you may still feel like its in your body but it will wear of in 24 hours
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What someone on erowid had to say...http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=54146Sure you Can! It sucks though.. It burns...
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If you are "under the advice and monitoring by a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist" then perhaps you should ask one of THEM rather...
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It is important not to mix prescription medications and other drugs without first obtaining the approval of your doctor.
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I've been taking Prozac for over 15yrs. and I have not side effects Well I guess not everyone was so lucky not to suffer from...
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AnswerYou do not mention your age or what you are being treated for but young teens should be very careful about taking Prozac...
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Best way to find out what is safe is at pharmacy or doctors. Some may cancel out benefits of meds some may be dangerous....
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AnswerYes, you can take acetaminophen and fluoxetine (Prozac) together without any adverse side effects. Keep in mind that you...
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No, there should be no harm in this. Whenever you are not sure if another medication will be tolerated with Prozac then phone...
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Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory medication. Tramadol, although it does stimulate the opiate receptors it is not considered an...
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1) Hair Loss 2) Lots n lots of weight gain 3) craving for food (especially sugary stuff) 4) Frequent headaches 5) Hair color...
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I took the two together not realizing they interacted. When I did the research, I found that it is NOT good idea, if so, use with...
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You can, - I do. Prozac 40mg one time daily and wellbutrin 100mg 2 times daily. Works great !!!
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Wouldn't suggest it. I just became really dizzy and I feel like I have to throw up now. The pain is gone but it feels horrible. ...
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Yes, I take Prozac 20mg daily and Skelaxin 3-5x day. There are no negative interactions. Skelaxin, however is metabolized through...
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Four to eight weeks to reach full effect, though you may or may not notice some mild improvements before this.
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From safefetus.com: Prozac "Inadequate human studies, but suggested possible association with increased risk of first trimester...
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Prozac (aka - fluoxetine) is an anti-depressant medication though it has at times been prescribed for anxiety, mood elevation and...
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Why would anyone want to take such a cocktail? Never mind. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, rapidly lowering in availability...
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Yes infact these two are commonly mixed together to treat depression and bipolar
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Yes, it would be safe. That being said be wary of the marijuana potentiating the xanax.
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definitely talk to your physician, but it is not good to go off of Prozac cold turkey..
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Proto-oncogenes are genes whose products promote cell growth and division. They do this by encoding transcription factors that...
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Do you want a straight answer or a philosophical one? 0 is what is left if you have neither done well nor badly. You should aim...
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I take womans one a day vitiamens.
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There are no "best" anti-depressant medications. Physicians must consider the type of depressive or anxiety symptoms the patient...
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Prozac (fluoxetine) and Celexa (citalopram) have the same mechanism of action. The biggest differences are in pharmacokinetics...
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Alcohol makes most anti-depressants ineffective. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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It will stop barking ..
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its more like selective amnesia by the sounds of it. the likelyhood is that it would not be amnesia because of the fact that...
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Prozac is used for OCD, Depression, Bipolar spectrum disorders, and various other chemical imblance issues having to do with...
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Prozac and Adderall will most likely have few interactive side-effects. Prozac is an SSRI, and acts to allow the brain more time...
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If taking Prozac made you lose weight, then yes, you may regain the weight once you go off of it.
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The 1940's was a decade of many scientific and drug related discoveries
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You probably will not feel the side effects unless you have missed many doses. Prozac has a long half life which means it stays...
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Many.. look at www.drugs.com for medications that you can't take with fluoxetine. Be sure to stay away from dextromethorphan (in...
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well saline solution is basically salt water but i would say no, unless you mix a table spoon of salt in warm water and then...
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Since there are withdrawal side effects, it can be argued that it is addictive because it may be painful to stop taking it which...
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Consult a doctor first! The use of Wellbutrin is associated with a dose-related risk of seizures. The estimated incidence of...
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Borderline personality disorder.
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It could be anywhere from 3 days, to 3 weeks. It usually doesn't take months, unless this medicine is ineffective on your body....
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Don't be stupid. You don't get high off of Prozac--it is not a serotonin-dumper like ecstasy. It merely helps your brain absorb...
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Answeryes. everyday i take both my adderall and Prozac. I'm not sure about other adhd meds. but i do know adderall is safe to...
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i did, and it turned out all right. do it in moderation first take cautions its the only body you get I took 40mg of Adderall...
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Yes, it is not uncommon for anti-depressants to "poop out" after taking them long term. It is not that you are resistant; your...
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First, you are correct about the half-life. Flouxetine has a half-life of 1-3 days compared with venlafaxine whose half-life is...
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DON'T STOP TAKING PROZAC SUDDENLY. you will most likely go through a period of withdrawal in which you could be extremely...
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If you just mean pressure and bloating (commonly reffered to as gas), then any anti-gas products made from Simethicone will help....
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one hour one hour Top of the hour. Bottom of the hour. And the top of the hour again.
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My psychologist prescribed it to me while knowing that I am on 20mg of Prozac so yes I believe so.
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No, to work properly Prozac must be taken on a regular basis.
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can you mix prednisone with prozac
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I find extasy does not work at all with prozac. I took 20 and later 30 mg a day. weed still works for me, meth i dont know.
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Prozac is used for depression, and vicodin for pain, if a person is not allergic to either med then they are often prescribed at...
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If someone is on an antidepressant prescribed by a doctor, then they should follow the guidelines discussed with their...
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Everything will show in a hair drug test. This specific drug test is very exact, it is able to narrow it down to the month, and...
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Fluoxetine (Prozac), has no abuse potential according to the FDA - although there are some cases in which patients have...
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Zoloft (sertralin) can both supress and augment appetite. Since it is mostly given as an antidepressant, many patients before...
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With fluoxetine you can go on high called hypomania.
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NO!!! Each of them is an SSRI, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor -- or serotonin booster -- and this will cause problems....
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Improvement The Physicians' Desk Reference lists Prozac as a drug NOT to take with marijuana because of drug interactions. See...
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My daughter took Prozac for PMDD. For nine months, it has been very successful. Now, she has started having crying jags, and we...
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you should talk to your psychiatrist about that.
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A psychologist would sometimes have to use statistics to understand studies. Also, they would most likely have to know how much...
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LSD is is an unsafe to use drug in any form.
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NO
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On a life insurance application, you must answer all of the medical questions on doctor visits and medications being taken. A...
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It depends on the person. Prozac is sometimes used to treat anorexia and bulimia. It occasionally causes some people to gain a...
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no no There's certainly nothing conclusive to indicate that smoking while on Prozac will put you at extra risk of anything,...
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The side effects of snorting percocet are the same as if you injested them. The only other differ from eating them and snorting...
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It depends on your doctor's recomendations. Prozac is a stronger and different form of medicine, and you will not act the same...
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You might be depressed and can not help it this kind of thing is hard to tell, sometimes people have a chemical embalace and can...
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Discontinuation syndrome - a lot of bad side effects. It can be painful withdrawal for weeks or even months. Discontinue slowly...
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At the current time I and various other Doctors are unaware of any state in the United States, that would consider Postpartum...
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When care is managed to maximize profit to the provider, case managers are under pressure to minimize care to patients. This...
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