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Switching from Prozac to a New Drug Posted: 03-03-08 05:23am


I have been prescribed 40mg of Prozac for the past two years but, due to the side effects, my doctor is considering changing to a new generation anti-depressent NSRI which firstly affects neurodrenaline. I am concerned about the 'switching' period because Prozac has such a long half-life. I am also concerned about seretonin sydrome. Can NSRIs be introduced while SSRIs are still int he system?

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Depression Answer A3796 Posted: 03-15-08 16:30pm


Seretonin Syndrome typically occurs only in patients who are over-dosed with an SSRI medication. Switching from Prozac to an NSRI drug does not have this effect. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Depression Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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