Question 1

can i take prozac (fluoxetine) with a.c.e. diet pills?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no problem taking any ssri antidepressant with the diet pills. These appear to contain caffeine and cocoa, which can increase anxiety. But they do not react with medicines like prozac (fluoxetine). If you take Prozac (fluoxetine) for anxiety, though, be aware of the amount of caffeine you use.

Question 2

can pregnant women take norvasc (amlodipine)?

Accepted Answer

Norvasc (amlodipine): read this:

http://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/amlodipine.html

like most drugs it should be given to pregnant women only when benefits outweigh risks

Question 3

is trazadone safe to take for sleeping while on prozac?

Accepted Answer

No: Trazodone shares some of the effects of prozac and,thus, there is a danger of provoking the dangerous serotonin syndrome. Your pharmacist can also be helpful in answering questions about your medications.

Question 4

is it safe to take elavil & prozac (fluoxetine) together?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine) and Elavil: Prozac (fluoxetine) can raise Elavil levels into dangerously ranges. They may be used together, but it would be necessary to start very slowly at a very low dose, follow blood levels closely and gradual raise it to a therapeutic range.

Question 5

can i take prozac (fluoxetine) or lamictal during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: There's no right 'generally speaking' kind of answer for this question. You really should speak to your doctor about the risk vs. Benefits of continuing ssri or Lamictal during pregnancy to you and to the unborn child, as well as the risks vs. Benefits of leaving your symptoms controlled. A lot will depend on how severe your illness (? Psych/neuro) gets when untreated with meds.

Question 6

can i take prozac (fluoxetine) with blood pressure medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I am not aware of an interaction with most blood pressure meds.

Question 7

can i take dimetapp cough syrup while on prozac (fluoxetine) 20mg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There will not be any interaction.

Question 8

are herbal supplements safe to take along with prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may find that increasing your intake of vitamin d 2000-5000 units daily and omega 3 fish oils 1200-2400 mg daily you may not even need prozac. Proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise are also known mood enhancers.

Question 9

is it okay to take claritin (loratadine) while on prozac and klonopin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, careful: There are some reported drug interactions as fluoxetine oral will increase the level or effect of loratadine oral by altering drug metabolism.

Question 10

is taking lithium and prozac and wellbutrin (bupropion) ok to take adipex?

Accepted Answer

No: I would not recommend adipex for anyone with bipolar disorder.  Lithium is often prescribed for bipolar disorder, so although you have not specifically mentioned having this problem i would be extremely wary of the possibility.

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