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hep c and depression
can you take Prozac while on the triple tx, left Dr. note but no call back today out of office, but wife has Prozac, she said I should try, before I do I would like to make sure it does not interfere with the triple tx (Incivek), anyone else take prozac ?
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sounds like you have a good doc who is willing to treat the side effects. i also found it difficult to leave the house and lost most of my relationships while on treatment. i could not bring myself to return phone calls or emails. for me the worst time emotionally started about week 12 and lasted until maybe week 36. if i had to do it over again i would have found a doc willing to prescribe psych drugs prior to treatment. i just finished 48 weeks and am feeling much better emotionally and physically. please remember that what you are feeling is the drugs and not you. when this is over and done with, you will be back to your 'ol trolleating self.
eric
eric
I know I need to force myself to leave this house more, I am starting to get where I just dont want to leave, I dont want to have people see me like this, and the funny thing is when they do see me they always say, well, you look good...
Citalopram is generic for Celexa, I believe. My husband took Citalopram through triple tx with Incivek, and he remains on it. It worked well for hm, and he didn't have to increase the dose at all during tx. Hopefully you will begin to feel better quickly and it will gradually improve even more over the next few weeks. Try to eat healthy, sleep well, and take a daily walk outside if you can. That should help with your anxiety and depression as well.
Take care,
Advocate1955
Take care,
Advocate1955
cytalopram - I think that is what it says, I cant find my glasses, I am sure it is generic
What did your doc prescribe? Hope it starts to work and you start to feel better soon. Antidepressants do take time so don't give up.
Advocate1955
Advocate1955
I hope the antidepressant helps you fairly quickly - they've saved my life a few times already! Are the night sweats new for you? I've had them almost every night for the whole tx (45 weeks so far). So tired of that (along with all the other sx). Hang in there – it will all be worth it in the end.
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I copied what drugs.com states but that is not fool proof. There still could potentially be interactions. Plus, if you are on other medications, they could interact. (See below
This is from Drugs.com interaction checker:
Drug interactions for the following 4 drug(s):
ribavirin
Incivek (telaprevir)
Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Interactions between your selected drugs:
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=2009-0,3328-15346,1806-1159,1115-648