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What would be the substitute dosage for 200mg of lyrica (pregabalin) in fluoximine ? can i make the change safely doctor is gone for 3 weeks no contact .

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Drug switch: No, this is something you should only do under the guidance of your physician.

Answered 8/19/2013

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