Fort Smith, AR
A 25-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to take evail and prozac (fluoxetine) together?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 53 years experience
generally: It depends somewhat on the doses of both meds. Elavil (amitriptyline) is an old drug that has relatively little use today. Did a psychiatrist prescribe this combination?
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Riverview, MI
A 63-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to take 10mg of Prozac (fluoxetine) long term?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 39 years experience
Safety of,Prozac (fluoxetine): Long term use of anti depressants will,cause changes in receptor activity n the brain, decreasing desired effects, but no findings of significant harm have developed from Extended use. You should discuss with your doctor who,prescribed this drug, if you still need it at all, or if a change is needed
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Can 90mg of Prozac (fluoxetine) is safe to take?
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Dr. (Liz)Phuong Trananswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
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.
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Purcell, OK
A 40-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to take ashwaghanda while taking prozac (fluoxetine)?
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Dr. Mohammed Younusanswered
32 years experience
No studies so far: There are no studies looking at drug drug interaction of the two, however ashwagandha's steroidal content is touted as potent ingredient which may cause irritability and instability in mood.
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Oak Point, TX
A 43-year-old female asked:
Can i take Prozac (fluoxetine) and carnicia gambogia together?
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Dr. Olav Jarenanswered
Neurology 20 years experience
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.
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Riverview, MI
A 64-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to take Prozac (fluoxetine) and l theanine tohether?
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Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered
Psychiatry 56 years experience
Prozac (fluoxetine) ,L-Theanine: I admire you for your concern for Health.
Prozac is for Depression and Anxiety. It can have side effects of anxiety and depression.
L-Theanine is found in Green Tea. Some people use it for anxiety and depression.
Patient Drug Interactions Source: RxList states that fluoxetine oral , L-theanine oral Combination may increase bleeding risk.
See a Psychiatrist for Therapy for stress, and anxiety.
2.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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