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I am on 300mg of Wellbutrin a day and my doctor has prescribed

 
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I am on 300mg of Wellbutrin a day and my doctor has prescribed 20mg of Prozac in addition. Is it safe to take these together in the doses prescribed?

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Will check both for interactions and doses.

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Taking these two together may increase the levels (and effects) of Prozac.

pharmacydoc :

The initial dose of 20 mg for Prozac is reasonable.

pharmacydoc :

Is my understanding is correct, you have been on Wellbutrin and the Prozac was introduced recently.

Customer : Yes
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Okay, thanks. I'll be happy to answer any other questions you might have.

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One last question on my part.

Customer : I was on Wellbutrin but still having depression symptoms (crying), so he added Prozac.
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Were both prescribed by the same physician?

Customer : Yes
pharmacydoc :

Then, he will monitor and I wouldn't be overly concerned about the interaction. Usually the approach is to start at 20 mg of Prozac and gradually increase. You will likely be receiving more of a effect of the Prozac than that because of the interaction with Wellbutrin but your physician should be monitoring you.

pharmacydoc :

You might mention it to him but I think you'll be okay.

Customer : Thank you
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I'd be more concerned if they were prescribed by different physicians.

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