Question 1

is it ok to take prozac (fluoxetine) at bedtime?

Accepted Answer

Depends on you: The timing doesn't change the effect of Prozac (fluoxetine) on depression, anxiety, or panic attacks.  But Prozac tends to be "activating" and might disturb sleep if taken at bedtime.  Most patients take it after their first food of the day, e.g., after breakfast.  Rarely, patients find it sedating instead of activating, and then it's best to take it at bedtime.

Question 2

can i take prozac (fluoxetine) and carnicia gambogia together?

Accepted Answer

Avoid garcinia: Avoid garcinia cambogia.  It has not been shown to do anything useful, and it may negatively affect the liver.  Why would anyone want to use it?

There appears to be no interaction between these two substances.

Question 3

for what length of time does it take prozac (fluoxetine) to work?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Can take 4-6 weeks to take full effect.

Question 4

do people who take prozac (fluoxetine) tend to lose a lot of weight?

Accepted Answer

Effect on weight: On the contrary, people who take prpzac tend to put on weight.

Question 5

does it make a difference if you take prozac (fluoxetine) at bedtime or morning?

Accepted Answer

Not really: For some people, Prozac (fluoxetine) is activating -- so best to take it in the morning.  Most important is to pick the same time every day so that you remember to take it.

Question 6

can u take prozac (fluoxetine) and valium?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It would depend on the dosage, your overall condition and the treatment plan. Sometimes they are prescribed together.Sometimes valium might be used until the Prozac (fluoxetine) reaches a therapeutic level and then it is tapered off. Long term use of valium can lead to dependency on it. You should discuss the game plan with your doctor. Just because you can take them together doesn't mean that you should.

Question 7

do i have to take prozac (fluoxetine) for the rest of my life?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: The answer is "maybe", if you suffer from chronic major depression and you have not responded well to any other antidepressant, psychotherapy or electroconvulsive therapy and you are significantly improved only by prozac (fluoxetine).
 This is very unlikely as new treatments and medications are always being developed and depression is sometimes self-limiting.

Question 8

is it possible to take melatonin if you take prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Generally, unless there is specific reason you have been told not to, people can take both melatonin and Prozac (fluoxetine) without significant interaction.  If you are concerned, talk to the doctor prescriing the prozac (fluoxetine).

Question 9

can you really take prozac (fluoxetine) with any appetite suppressants?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However Prozac like any ssri has a  potential to cause weight gain,  wellbutrin (bupropion) or viiibryd may be better alternatives for people who are focused in keeping weight off.

Question 10

is it dangerous to take prozac (fluoxetine) on and off / inconsistently?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine) use: Should be undertaken for management of a specific well defined condition ( major depression ) or as an adjunct to bipolar disorder.  Intermittent use is not recommended for a number of reasons. it can in be used in rare instances to help with coming off another SSRI antidepressant. Because it is inaffective in short term use ( it takes 10  to 25 days to work and may require dose titration )

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