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

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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Yes: Don't stop your prosac. You don't want your parkinson's to get worse. All the best. I'll be thinking of you. Write back anytime. Joan kinlan md.

Answered 3/6/2014

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