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Can Fluoxetine, Lamotrigine And Prazosin Be Taken Together?
Question: Hi Doc
My daughter is taking 3 medications for anxiety and depression. I describe it in more detail below. I'm very concerned about the interactions and the long term effects.
My daughter is taking 3 medications for anxiety and depression. I describe it in more detail below. I'm very concerned about the interactions and the long term effects.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This medication combination is standard, safe in combination, and effective. Lamotrigine is used to treat emotional dysregulation. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication. Prazosin is used for nightmares. These do not interact negatively with each other. I would trust your daughter's prescriber, as this medication regimen is safe and effective.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This medication combination is standard, safe in combination, and effective. Lamotrigine is used to treat emotional dysregulation. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication. Prazosin is used for nightmares. These do not interact negatively with each other. I would trust your daughter's prescriber, as this medication regimen is safe and effective.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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