No. Pristiq contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine which is an SNRI (Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor).
No, It is a SSRI. Benzo's are xanax and ativan.
Prozac
Yes. "Prozac", as well as "Sarafem" and "Fontex", are brand names for the generic SSRI called "fluoxetine".
SSRI meds may lead to increased bleeding.
can doctors on ssri practice medicine inUSA
No, Prozac (or fluoxetine) is a SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and there is no effect on the monoamine oxidase enzyme.
No. It is one of thenewer classes of reuptake antidepressants
No.Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant of the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) type similar to Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil.
because they are both SSRI's, the two combined, especially at high doses could result in serotonin syndrome.
No, Prozac (fluoxetine) is not a narcotic. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used primarily to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and certain other mental health conditions. Narcotics typically refer to opioid medications used for pain relief, which are different in classification and purpose from Prozac.
Zoloft is not an MAO inhibitor, but combining it with an MAOI inhibitor, whether prescription or in nutrient form, is not recommended. Adverse reactions have been reported, and the FDA has issued an advisory on this drug combination.
yes , they can be taken together. Some studies show combining mirtazapine with ssri's make them more effective.