Charlotte, NC
A 43-year-old female asked:
My friend is on prozac & zoloft together for depression shes been acting really confused about everything like shell say to come over then she changes her mind. she will say she wants to feel loved but then it feels forced. side effects from meds?
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
Be careful: Although it is unlikely that your friend is having a full-blown serotonin syndrome, your concerns do seem to suggest dysfunctional behavior secondary to adverse effects of meds. This could exacerbate and needs to be brought to the attention of the treating doctors
ASAP.
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Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered
Psychiatry 57 years experience
Zoloft and Prozac: Both Zoloft and Prozac have side effects; and are in the same family of SSRI Medications.
Using Zoloft with Prozac can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.
It is not necessary to take both medications
Have your friend write:
• Reasons for taking Zoloft and Prozac.
• Stresses of relationship and work
Please go with your friend to her Psychiatrist and discuss these and Therapy.
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Last updated Nov 29, 2020
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