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can cymbalta and effoxor be taken together
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∙ 12y agoYes, I am On both right now for anxiety and depression.
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How do you switch from taking 225 mg of Effexor to 60 mg of Cymbalta?
3-4 days@ 150 mg Effexor and 30mg Cymbalta 3-4 days @75 mg Effexor and 30 mg Cymbalta 3-4 days @37.5 mg Effexor and 60 mg Cymbalta I am changing from 300mg of effexor to cymbalta the doc is first dropping the effexor xr 75mg to 225 for a week, and then down 150 for a week, clymbalta increasing to 60mg, and from the 150mg, down 37.5mg until weaned off effexor with increasing cymbalta. that is how my doctor wants to do it, however over Christmas holidays we are not touching anything, and at any time if i feel wrong i am to go directly to the hospital. talk to your doc. good luck
Can you take Celebrex and Cymbalta at same time?
not a good idea
Can you take Baby Aspirin Toviaz and Cymbalta at the same time or should you spread out over the day?
Toviaz is safe to take with both baby aspirin and cymbalta.
Can you take crestor and Cymbalta and lisinopril at the same time?
I take those three and it's all fine.
Can you take Effexor and creatine at the same time?
Well I've tried it and it has increased my irritability and made me feel uneasy and aggressive.
When is the best time to take Effexor morning or night?
Effexor does not seem to make me sleepy or energetic. Though side effect are only suppose to happen to 10% of those who take Effexor (I read).
Can you take methocarbamol and naproxen at same time?
Yes it is more than ok to take these medications at the same time, i have a lower back injury and those are the two pills my doctor subscribed
Can you take vitamins while taking Effexor XR?
Yes, there is no problem in taking vitamins (calcium, iron, vit B, vit D, vit C, etc...) while taking Effexor. Even if these are taken at the same time.
If your taking Effexor 75 mg and want to switch to zoloft what do I need to do to make the switch?
You need to talk to your doctor who will probably say to taper down your Effexor.You may be able to take Zoloft at the same time since you are on a lower dosage of the Effexor already.Eventually you will be Effexor free and hopefully you won't have to go through Effexor withdrawl like most people.
Can you take amitriptyline and Cymbalta at the same time?
This is a moderate interaction. SSRI antidepressants might cause your blood pressure to drop too low when taken with certain blood pressure medications. Your doctor needs to monitor you until you become used to are these medicines. Be careful sitting or standing. Contact your doctor immediately if you become dizzy, confused, faint when standing up, or have rapid heartbeat.
Can you take Cymbalta aftrer the expiration date?
Yes, as with 99% of drugs, Cymbalta can only lose potency with time, drugs in most cases do not go bad, like milk, their effect just gets weaker and weaker with time.
Can you take imitrex and nucynta?
Imitrex works with serotonin. Nucynta has a component which may also play a role in serotoninergic activity. There is something called Serotonin Storm which is a rare reaction to medication that is sometimes fatal. Similar warnings are on medications such as Cymbalta and Effexor, which have similar properties as Nucynta. Many doctors are still willing to prescribe triptan medications such as Imitrex to people who are on medications like Cymbalta and Effexor. So, express your concerns to your doctor. If your doctor is willing to prescribe both, then you might try and find a way to take a test dose of Imitrex at your doctor's office while on Nucynta. Or, make sure a friend or family member knows that there is a possible rare reaction that might occur the next time you have to take your migraine medication to treat a migraine.
