Prozac/Xanax interactions?

[dmbfan07cb]

I'm currently taking xanax, and will start prozac tomorrow. Does anyone know of any possible interaction between xanax and prozac taken together? My doctor says he's not aware of anything,  But I just wanted to get some opinions from people who may have first hand knowledge or know of someone who does.  

So I guess do benzos and ssri's mix well?  

I really need the xanax untill the prozac can kick in.  And I really need the prozac because I can't keep taking this xanax, the prescribed dose is already losing it's effect.

Thanks,

Doug

[FMXSMKR]

Hi Doug,

I just put Prozac up in "Search Medhelp" and it says the two DO interact.  To what extent, it doesn't say.  You might want to call the pharmacy about this, but if the interaction was something to worry about, it would have been caught at the pharmacy.  That is, if you filled both scripts at the same pharmacy. : )

I took benzos and SSRI's for a LONG time and I know lots of people on here do so I would kind of doubt there is any interaction to worry about.  It could just be the simple fact that when taking both, you get a little more drowsy, but that's only a guess.

OK?  Hope this helps  

[Summer123]

I agree with FMSMKR.  I think it's pretty common to be prescribed both an SSRI and a benzo for this disorder.  I was on prozac once and have been on xanex forever (a long time with both xanex and paxil).  Never noticed any interaction at all.  After the prozac kicks in, be sure to taper off the xanex and don't stop it abruptly and you should be fine.

[hope_for_more]

I have a close friend that is on a high dose of prozac and is also on xanex and has been for a long time.  Before the xanex she was on klonopin with prozac.

I usually run any med questions by the pharmacist and since you've already asked your doctor, it wouldn't hurt.

[cj29]

It is very common to be prescribed a benzo like Xanax along with an SSRI.  While there are some interactions, remember that most interactions occur with many medications.  It is especially common to use a benzo while you are starting an SSRI and then start to taper off as the SSRI 'kicks in.'  I agree with the people here; just express your concerns with your doctor and another great resource is your pharmacist who fills your prescriptions.