Ask a nurse, or doctor,
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.
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.
The safe dosing of Prozac (fluoxetine) and Effexor (venlafaxine) together should be determined by a healthcare provider, as individual responses and tolerances can vary. Generally, Prozac is often prescribed at doses ranging from 20 mg to 80 mg per day, while Effexor is commonly dosed between 75 mg and 375 mg per day. Combining these medications can increase the risk of side effects, including serotonin syndrome, so close monitoring by a physician is essential. Always consult your doctor for personalized medical advice and appropriate dosing.
The maximum dose for adults is 80mg/day
nope, Prozac does not come in 5 mg capsules. The lowest dose is 10 mg, and it is available in both capsule and tablet form.
Effexor (venlafaxine) is generally prescribed in increments of 37.5mg, with the highest recommended dose being 225mg. However, some people may need to take up to 375mg.
Consult your vet. It can be used for separation anxiety and such, but the wrong dose will harm your dog.
The recommended starting dose for Effexor is 75 mg/day, administered in two or three divided doses, taken with food. Depending on tolerability and the need for further clinical effect, the dose may be increased to 150 mg/day. If needed, the dose should be further increased up to 225 mg/day. When increasing the dose, increments of up to 75 mg/day should be made at intervals of no less than 4 days.
If you cut your dose in half for a week or so and then quit after that there shouldn't be any serious withdrawl symptoms.
I have been on Prozac for over twenty years, and take Mucinex whenever I am congested and take the maximum dose. (Prozac is only 20 mg.) There are no side affects that I have ever experienced, but I suppose every case is individual. Always ask pharmacist if unsure.
Very bad idea! Talk to your doctor about tapering the dose instead, side effects can be pretty severe depending on many factors if you stop abruptly taking Effexor or any antidepressant.
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