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Posted by joe f on January 12, 2015, at 18:06:00
currently on 30 Cymbalta for 3 months going to 20 Prozac...one dr wants one day Cymbalta one day Prozac for a week ...then continue Prozac only....other dr. says just stop Cymbalta and go to Prozac the next day...I think the first option is better....any thoughts
Posted by Phillipa on January 13, 2015, at 8:51:14
In reply to cymbalta to prozac taper, posted by joe f on January 12, 2015, at 18:06:00
Joe are both docs psychiatrists or is one a medical doctor? Perhaps they should confer and decide which would be best for you. As Prozac as a very long half life. You shouldn't have to make the decision on your own. Did you tell the other doc that you have conflicting advise? Phillipa
Posted by joe f on January 13, 2015, at 12:35:49
In reply to Re: cymbalta to prozac taper, posted by Phillipa on January 13, 2015, at 8:51:14
both drs agree you can do it either way but it might not be such a shock to you body if you cross taper
Posted by Phillipa on January 13, 2015, at 21:04:34
In reply to Re: cymbalta to prozac taper, posted by joe f on January 13, 2015, at 12:35:49
Joe is this what you are going to try then the cross taper? Phillipa
Posted by joe f on January 13, 2015, at 23:26:03
In reply to Re: cymbalta to prozac taper » joe f, posted by Phillipa on January 13, 2015, at 21:04:34
yes but now i'm concerned that Prozac does raise tegretol levels....as does luvox ....maybe Zoloft a better choice
Posted by Phillipa on January 14, 2015, at 20:04:08
In reply to Re: cymbalta to prozac taper, posted by joe f on January 13, 2015, at 23:26:03
I didn't know this. Wish an expert were on here for you. Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 15, 2015, at 13:15:06
In reply to Re: cymbalta to prozac taper » joe f, posted by Phillipa on January 13, 2015, at 21:04:34
Cymbalta has a short half life. Alternate day dosing will produce high(ish) blood levels on the days you take it and very low blood levels on the days you don't. It is suitable for once daily (or twice daily) dosing. I'm not sure that taking it on alternate days would be helpful.
Posted by Elanor Roosevelt on January 22, 2015, at 18:29:13
In reply to Re: cymbalta to prozac taper, posted by ed_uk2010 on January 15, 2015, at 13:15:06
cymbalta withdrawal was for me (both times) angry and edgy business. so take it easy
Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 22, 2015, at 20:07:57
In reply to Re: cymbalta to prozac taper, posted by Elanor Roosevelt on January 22, 2015, at 18:29:13
> cymbalta withdrawal was for me (both times) angry and edgy business. so take it easy
Fortunately, the substitution of Prozac should reduce many of the symptoms.
Posted by joe f on January 27, 2015, at 14:24:24
In reply to Re: cymbalta to prozac taper, posted by Elanor Roosevelt on January 22, 2015, at 18:29:13
elanoe hoe was it angry and edgy
Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 27, 2015, at 16:39:50
In reply to Re: cymbalta to prozac taper, posted by joe f on January 27, 2015, at 14:24:24
What did you decide to do Joe? And how are you feeling?
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