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Can Escitalopram Be Taken Instead Of Prozac Safely?
Question: I just ran out of my orescription for prozac 20mg. And the pharmacy is 14 miles away. They are closed on the weekend. Can I take Escitalopram 20 mg. for two days until they open on Monday?
Brief Answer:
Prozac and excitalopram
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I understand that you have difficulty getting your prozac and need to wait until next week. You are wondering if you can substitute escitalopram for the prozac while you are waiting. I would say yes because both medications ar SSRIs and affect the brain at the same level. So you can use the escitalopram without concerns of withdrawal of other effects.
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Prozac and excitalopram
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I understand that you have difficulty getting your prozac and need to wait until next week. You are wondering if you can substitute escitalopram for the prozac while you are waiting. I would say yes because both medications ar SSRIs and affect the brain at the same level. So you can use the escitalopram without concerns of withdrawal of other effects.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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