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A member asked:

Could the combo of prevacid (lansoprazole) and pepto bismol be blocking the absorption of paroxetine? it feels like it's not working anymore

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paxil (paroxetine): Some decrease effectiveness of antidepressant can result from the antacids. Separate the Paxil (paroxetine) from the other medicines by few hours. Review with your doctor.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 4/23/2015

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