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Can Clonazapam Be Used With Fluoxetine For General Anxiety?

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Posted on Sat, 5 Apr 2014
Question: Can clonazapam be used with fluoxetine for general anxiety
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer: Please refer to the answer below... Detailed Answer: Hi i read your query very carefully. Yes clonazepam can be used with fluoxetine for treatment of general anxiety, but with care. The combination of these drugs may increase side effects of both drugs such as; vertigo, headache and difficulty on concentrating. Talk with your treating doctor about this and tell him about all medication he is taking (use of other medications may interact). Hope it answer to your queries! Dr. Benard
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Can Clonazapam Be Used With Fluoxetine For General Anxiety?

Brief Answer: Please refer to the answer below... Detailed Answer: Hi i read your query very carefully. Yes clonazepam can be used with fluoxetine for treatment of general anxiety, but with care. The combination of these drugs may increase side effects of both drugs such as; vertigo, headache and difficulty on concentrating. Talk with your treating doctor about this and tell him about all medication he is taking (use of other medications may interact). Hope it answer to your queries! Dr. Benard