Question 1

is prozac safe for depression?

Accepted Answer

Benefits likely : outweigh risks. As with nearly any medication, there are risks and benefits. Prozac/fluoxetine has been in use for many years and, in general, is safe. Common side effects include headache, nausea, restlessness, insomnia which generally improve over time. Sexual side effects also reported. RARELY, low blood sodium, glaucoma, "serotonin syndrome" ECG changes or even suicidal thoughts occur.

Question 2

is taking tylenol (acetaminophen) pm and prozac safe with palpitations? palps started bf starting prozac. ekg, holter, echo, and stress test were normal.

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Tylenol (acetaminophen) pm shouldn't cause or aggravate palpitations. Prozac especially in higher doses can. Has the Prozac made you more aware of palpitations? Caffeine, alcohol and nicotine can aggravate palpitations also. Did you have palpitations while you had the holter on and if so did it show any abnormal beats or rhythm at that time? If not then perhaps you just have periods of a more forceful beat.

Question 3

is prozac a safe antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

Many side effects: Prozac is an SSRI antidepressant which has many potentially serious side effects including: hives, itching, or skin rash, inability to sit still, restlessness, chills or fever, joint or muscle pain, anxiety, confusion &amp; mood swings. I therefore suggest natural interventions for mental health care, which includes a healthy lifestyle &amp; good nutrition. Best of luck with your mental health!

Question 4

is prozac (fluoxetine) safe to take with parkinson's medication such sinemet?

Accepted Answer

Usually, yes: Generally you can take Prozac (fluoxetine) with sinemet.  You need ongoing follow-up though, since either can cause changes in behavior and mental status.

Question 5

is 20mg prozac (fluoxetine) safe during pregnancy? not pregnant yet, but maybe in the future. itp, hypothyroidism, anxiety. on 50mcg levothyroxine and 20mg prozac (fluoxetine)

Accepted Answer

Category C: Risk can't be ruled out but pretty low-- it's been around longer than all the other Ssris &amp; no major problems noted--most ons in our area okay it the pts I've followed were ok through their pregnancies

Question 6

can 90mg of prozac (fluoxetine) is safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Depend: Different condition require diffferently, as for major depression or OCD disorder, Prozac (fluoxetine) can be taken up to max of 80 mg per day. For panic disorder , it can be up to 60 mg or just 20 mg for bipolar with other med etc... The 90 mg that you are inquire it is  given per week only.For depression.You need to consult with your doctor.

Question 7

my doctor maybe switching me directly over from 50 mg of paxil to 60 mg of prozac, is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They work in very similar ways

Question 8

a friends doctor prescribed her zoloft and prozaz for depression. 100mg of zoloft in the morning and prozac at night. not sure the milligrams of prozac. is that safe for her?

Accepted Answer

Zoloft and Prozac: You are a caring Friend!
Encourage your friend to make a list of the following about Depression:
•	Symptoms at start 
•	Duration 
•	Reasons for taking Zoloft and Prozac. 
•	Stresses of relationship and work
Both Zoloft and Prozac are in the same family of SSRI Medications. So it is not necessary to take both medications.
Please go with your friend to her Psychiatrist and discuss these and Therapy.

Question 9

i have 2 stents in lad artery...is prozac (fluoxetine) a safe ssri due to its qt prolongation or is it to risky?

Accepted Answer

OTc prolongation: Likely your Prosac will have no real effect on your cardiac conduction, as long as QTc measures under 499 msec, but here is the key issue.  Huge numbers of prescription meds have potential to prolong QT interval, especially opioids, but also entire class of SSRI's and SSNRI's.  Will refer your question also to cardiology, as they can expand on my comments.

Question 10

take treatment for gad by prozac 40 mg,my gp wants add either buspar (buspirone) or wellbutrin to encounter side effects of prozac,which the safe and ideal combo?

Accepted Answer

Buspirone : You may want to talk to your doc about a psychiatry referral since it sounds like (a)he may be in over their head. Buspirone  is an anti-anxiety drug, but both Prozac and Wellbutrin (bupropion) can potentially exacerbate anxiety. There are many other potential options if Buspirone is not beneficial, but I would not abandon it before max dose of 60 mg/d. It should be taken 3-4 times dailu

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Is taking tylenol (acetaminophen) pm and prozac safe with palpitations? palps started bf starting prozac. ekg, holter, echo, and stress test were normal.

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Is prozac a safe antidepressant?

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Is prozac (fluoxetine) safe to take with parkinson's medication such sinemet?

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Is 20mg prozac (fluoxetine) safe during pregnancy? not pregnant yet, but maybe in the future. itp, hypothyroidism, anxiety. on 50mcg levothyroxine and 20mg prozac (fluoxetine)

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Can 90mg of prozac (fluoxetine) is safe to take?

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My doctor maybe switching me directly over from 50 mg of paxil to 60 mg of prozac, is this safe?

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A friends doctor prescribed her zoloft and prozaz for depression. 100mg of zoloft in the morning and prozac at night. not sure the milligrams of prozac. is that safe for her?

A member asked:

I have 2 stents in lad artery...is prozac (fluoxetine) a safe ssri due to its qt prolongation or is it to risky?

A member asked:

Take treatment for gad by prozac 40 mg,my gp wants add either buspar (buspirone) or wellbutrin to encounter side effects of prozac,which the safe and ideal combo?

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