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Prozac (fluoxetine) and Celexa (citalopram) have the same mechanism of action. The biggest differences are in pharmacokinetics (how the body handles the drug). Fluoxetine stays in the body for a couple of weeks after the medication has been discontinued. Citalopram is cleared more rapidly. Fluoxetine has much more drug/drug interactions which might become a problem when using certain other drugs at the same time.
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∙ 12y agoEffexor works on blocking both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake (increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, leading to alleviation of symptoms). Prozac only works on blocking serotonin reuptake. There are differences in the side effect profiles (Effexor may lead to increased heart-rate, increase blood pressure, etc while Prozac may lead to sexual dysfunction), and differences in uses (effexor can be used for depression and anxiety, while Prozac can be used for depression and various other diseases such as bulemia).
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∙ 13y agoNo. Citalopram is the generic version of the brand name medication, Celexa.
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Can you reduce dose of Effexor to replace it with Prozac?
Ask a nurse, or doctor,
What is the difference between 20 mgs Prozac and 40 mgs of Prozac?
It's twice the amount ! 40mg is twice 30mg !
Can you switch from Prozac to zoloft without weaning off the Prozac first?
i wouldn't worry too much about weaning off of Prozac...it's acclimating to effexor (and weaning off of it) that's tough.that said, effexor worked wonderfully for me, pulling me out of a very deep hole.it's just that it has side effects that can be pretty rough.
Is there a difference between Effexor xr and venlafaxine xr?
It is the same drug, Effexor XR is the brand name drug made by Wyeth (now owned by Pfizer). Effexor XR is Venlafaxine XR however a generic drug would just say Venlafaxine rather than Effexor.
Can Prozac cause hot flashes?
Prozac is intended to treat depression, but is also used to relieve hot flashes, therefore it is not suppose to cause what it is intended to treat. That being said, it is not likely.
What do you do when you were on effexor 75mg for a year and it stopped working got bumped up to effexor 150mg now that's stopped working i heard it's called poop out syndrome?
I would never take Effexor again. To wean off of it, you should ask your dr. to lower the dose. I heard that taking prozac for a few weeks can help get off of effexor. Doctors should use ECT treatments, that reset your brain sometimes, because that actually works. Very few anti-depressants work, maybe prozac. I guess it depends on the individual person what works.
What is the difference between Prozac and pristiq?
#1 : If your doctor prescribes it. I am prescribed 10mg Abilify and 20mg Prozac for possible bi-polar disorder. The Prozac gets rid of the depression, and the Abilify gets rid of the Mania: they meet in the middle, or that's how my dr. explained it to me.
Can you take acai tea on Effexor?
Yes, there is no interaction between acai and Effexor (or any other antidepressant)
Can you take Valium and Effexor together?
Yes; there is no known interaction between venlafaxine (Effexor) and diazepam (Valium).
What herbal supplements can you not take with Prozac?
Most herbs can be taken with medications as long as not taken together at least six hours difference best to take herbs and not take Prozac because of all the side effects to Prozac.
What herbal supplements can you take with Prozac?
Most herbs can be taken with medications as long as not taken together at least six hours difference best to take herbs and not take Prozac because of all the side effects to Prozac.
Does Effexor affect the contraceptive implant?
Does Implanon react/interfere with any drugs?Not to the same extent that the Pill does. For example, you can take antibiotics without lowering the efficiency of the implant
