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Can Oxycodone, Ativan And Cymbalta Be Taken Together?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Question: 5 hours ago I took 40mg of Oxycodone and 60mg of Cymbalta, 30 mins ago I took 1mg of Ativan for a panic attack. am I in any danger of an overdose? and if my panic attack continues can I take another .5mg of Ativan?
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (23 minutes later)
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Hello, and thanks for your question.

This is a safe combination of medications. Oxycodone and Cymbalta taken 5 hours ago in combination with Ativan 1mg will not harm you. You can even take an additional 0.5mg of Ativan for panic if you need to. Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours.

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Can Oxycodone, Ativan And Cymbalta Be Taken Together?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. This is a safe combination of medications. Oxycodone and Cymbalta taken 5 hours ago in combination with Ativan 1mg will not harm you. You can even take an additional 0.5mg of Ativan for panic if you need to. Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.