Aa
Change from 20 mg prozac to cellexa
I have been taking prozac 20mg for 2 weeks. I want to start back on celexa of 80mg which I was on for 10 years. Can I stop cold turkey on prozac and how do I start back on celexa?
Never stop this type of medication cold turkey, it's dangerous. You'll have to see your doctor to get back on Celexa let him/her guide you on this. It all depends on the medication when it comes to switching from one to another. Some you can start the day after your last dose of a previous medication, others need to be gradually introduced into your system as you gradually decrease the old one. Do this under the care of your doctor.
Just to be on the safe side, you may want to take a few days to wash out that Prozac before introducing the new SSRI.
Some doctors will just advise one to make the switch with no wash out, but I always like to at least wash out some of the old medication before starting a new one.
Some doctors will just advise one to make the switch with no wash out, but I always like to at least wash out some of the old medication before starting a new one.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Depression Community
15 signs that it’s more than just the blues
Discover the common symptoms of and treatment options for depression.
We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.
Don’t let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
