Re: Can you add a SNRI to an SSRI?

Posted by mtdewcmu on January 2, 2010, at 21:46:38

In reply to Can you add a SNRI to an SSRI?, posted by Laney on January 2, 2010, at 21:00:26

> Just curious! Not sure what to do. I'm on paxil and it is soooo hard for me to discontinue. I've never switched and I'm even afraid to do that.
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> Any ideas?
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> Thanks! Laney
Sure you can. Just don't take too large a dose of each at the same time. One possible consideration, however, is that Paxil is a strong inhibitor of a certain liver enzyme that also breaks down most other antidepressants. So that's why you should do it with professional help.

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