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Heart Rhythm (Expert Forum)
Metoprolol and Fluoxetine HCL (Prozac)
Answered by
Michael J. McWilliams, M.D. - atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Arrhythmias (SVT, VT), PVC/PAC, Ablation
Wilmington Health Associates
Wilmington - NC
Questions in the Heart Rhythm forum cover topics that include heart rhythm issues, arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, and tachycardia.
Metoprolol and Fluoxetine HCL (Prozac)
by havasu, Sep 12, 2008 08:05PM
I was diagnosed with PVC's 15 years ago and was put on Metoprolol 25 mg. I've now been diagnosed with depression and was prescribed Prozac 10 mg which I'm afraid to take now because of the drug interactions I've seen on the internet with these two drugs. Can I run into problems by combining these two drugs.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D., Sep 12, 2008 08:23PM
, Sep 12, 2008 08:23PM
I can give you advice on how to take your medications. I can tell you that I have many patients that safely take metoprolol and prozac (as well as other SSRI medications). I have not seen clinical interaction between these drugs. It is probably best to call your doctor to ask them if it is ok.
Member Comments (4)
by havasu, Sep 12, 2008 08:33PM
Thanks for the information. I assume that since my doctor just prescribed it would be okay but some of the information I've seen on interactions scared me.
by tickertock, Sep 13, 2008 11:15AM
To: havasu
I take atenolol 100mg daily , and also citalopram ( an SSRI) 10mg daily, no problems whatsoever. Hope you feel better soon. I'm bias with citalopram because of all SSRI it is usually less likely to interact with other drugs and also has the least side effects profile, I feel like a new person since being on it.
by havasu, Sep 13, 2008 12:34PM
To: tickertock
I guess my problem is the metoprolol it seems to interact with all SSRI drugs ugggg
by Gary829, Sep 23, 2009 11:18AM
A related discussion, Help with my PVC's was started.
