A 41-year-old female asked:
is it safe to start taking fluoxetine immediately after stopping elavil (amitriptyline)?
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
Prozac (fluoxetine): As prescribed & recommended, yes.
Answered on Jan 29, 2013
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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 ve ... Read More
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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered
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Medication effects: I understand you feeling scared of side effects of medication due to unpleasant experiences with 3 medications.
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Yes: But as with any new medication, watch for side effects and if you notice them, please discuss with your provider. Best of luck. Dr R
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Maybe : If the headache is new, then perhaps it is a side effect of the Prozac (fluoxetine). If that is the case you should talk to your doctor about changing ... Read More
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