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lauritz
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| Hi. I am a guy who is 26 years old and I am taking Prozac for my problem with depression. It has helped me very much (if we deduct a few side effects). I am using Adderall as a appetite suppressor (it helped too!). I am getting nauseas and dizzy lately, and I have a feeling that Prozac has something to do with it. I am taking Aspirins too from time to time (when I am sick). Is there some interactions? |
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latrena
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| Posted: 03/08/07 - 23:42 Post subject: |
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| Hi. I work at a pharmacy, so I know all about drug interactions. The only interactions Aspirin has is with alcohol. You are using Prozac and Adderall at a same time-which are practically a same drug. That means you are taking it double. You should quit one of them, and report this to your doctor. Plus, watch out, because both of them, as any other antidepressants are addictive. |
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j01150126
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| Posted: 03/10/07 - 14:23 Post subject: Addiction to Antidepressants |
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| Where did you get the information or data that anti depressants are addictive? I need this information for a court case. The defenses medical expert said that anti depressants are not addictive. |
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KayElle
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| Posted: 03/15/07 - 17:27 Post subject: They are NOT the same drug! |
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| latrena wrote: | | Hi. I work at a pharmacy, so I know all about drug interactions. The only interactions Aspirin has is with alcohol. You are using Prozac and Adderall at a same time-which are practically a same drug. That means you are taking it double. You should quit one of them, and report this to your doctor. Plus, watch out, because both of them, as any other antidepressants are addictive. |
Latrena, at what pharmacy do you work!?!?! The information you gave the original poster is absolutely FALSE. They are NOT the same drug.
Prozac is FLUOXETINE and an SSRI (type of anti-depressant).
Adderall is AMPHETAMINE SALTS and a stimulant (NOT an anti-depressant, but sometimes used off-label for treatment of depression).
They are EXTREMELY different drugs and have extremely different effects on the brain and body.
To the original poster, please do a Google search of drug interactions between Prozac and Adderall. There is a rare but serious risk for serotonin syndrome when mixing the two. While serotonin syndrome is treatable, it can be FATAL. Make sure your doctor(s) know about every single drug, vitamin or supplement you ingest because they are the experts and they will know what to look for when monitoring your treatment.
Latrena, just because two drugs may be used to treat the same problem it absolutely does not mean they have the same chemical profile or even that they have similar reactions within the body.
By "work" at a pharmacy, what exactly do you do there?
Research your information, even if you're 100% sure it's fact before you dispense advice to someone regarding medication! That's the ethical thing to do. |
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Kaylar1
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| Posted: 04/27/07 - 18:39 Post subject: Adderall XR and Prozac |
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I have been on Prozac for nearly a year and in the last month started Adderall XR twice daily. I take the Prozac at 30 mgs a day for Panic Disorder and Adderall XR at 15 mgs twice a day for concentration. My Doctor prescribed this the drowsy side effects of being on Atarax for eczema and the Prozac for the panic attacks. Niether of which I can do without. It needless to say was impacting my school work greatly. The Adderall has improved my ability to function 10 fold. The side effects I experienced with Prozac was euphoric at first and overtime developed into the feeling of being in a mist of sorts, I was unable to focus. I experienced weight loss on both Prozac and Adderall. The medicines are completely different.
Adderall is a stimulant that effects dopamine and norephinephren in the brain.
Prozac effects the reuptake of seratonin in the brain.
Each of these neurotransmitters do different things.
By increasing dopamine in the brain your effecting your concentration..
Prozac and seratonin effects mood and anxiety.
They can have adverse effects on different people, they didn't for me. The improved lifestyle I live now was worth the risk. I had gone through some different SSRI's in the past and although they do the same thing, the are different chemicals and effect everyone differently. IE Lexapro made me anxious and when I drank I became violent. Prozac effects me the least, while doing its job. It is important to realize the FUNCTION of the drug is not necessarily how you REACT to it. The previous poster stating they are basically the same is completely wrong. I'd recommend however doing research on all the medicines you are on, because you are dealing with the chemistry of your brain. OH before I end this post, watch your consumption of grapefruit juice... I haven't looked into it, but I was warned by my doctor. |
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| Posted: 10/12/07 - 13:08 Post subject: |
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| Wow... nice advice. Being a pharm. tech doesnt qualify you as an expert in pharmacology. Taking adderrall (a stimulant, amphetamine) along with prozac (SSRI, antidepressant) may cause a fatal drug-interaction known as Serotonin Storm (or Serotonin Syndrome, Serotonin Toxicity)... call your pharmacist and MD before taking these together. |
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| Posted: 04/05/08 - 17:19 Post subject: = |
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| I am currently on 40mg prozac and 30mg adderall per day. the risk of seratonin syndrome is not that high as you would need to take a LOT of adderall to produce enough seratonin to cause it. Some ppl react differently though so make sure your doctor knows what doses ur on and stuff. |
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| Posted: 04/16/08 - 23:21 Post subject: anti-depressants |
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| anti-depressants are not addictive, you were mis-informed.... |
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cpht
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| Posted: 06/27/08 - 19:41 Post subject: adderall and prozac |
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First of all, maybe you should watch what you say about "pharm. techs"..some of us actually went to school, and do possess a knowledge of pharmacology. Although it is ABSOLUTLEY not the depth of knowledge a pharmacist may possess, cpht's should not be treated as the lay person as far as medicine goes. Further more, no pharm tech should be giving falls facts about drug uses or chemical makeup. Adderall and Prozac are absolutley NOT the same drug! Thank you! That being said has anyone (with notable knowledge of medicine) heard of adderall and prozac combo. causing suicidal idealization? thanks  |
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