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A member asked:
How long until upping prozac from 40mg to 60mg will i notice a difference? also taking ritalin (methylphenidate) 5-10mgx3 daily
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Not a great combo: I usually don't do say this here, but I'm wondering why you are on those two medications together? I've been practicing for 30 years. I have no patients on Prozac and Ritalin (methylphenidate), (methylphenidate) as I believe, they would tend to work at cross purposes, I don't know what your target symptoms are, but Ritalin (methylphenidate) makes both depression and anxiety worse. If no response from Prozac at 40 mgs/day, 60 mgs/day might not help.
Answered 12/16/2016
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Prozac and ritalin (methylphenidate): You should be able to see response quickly within 3-5 days. You need to make sure about what symptom is the worst and address it. IF it is the depression, make sure it is stable before you address the ADD part
Answered 4/6/2016
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