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Are Gastrointestinal Problems Normal Symptoms When Prozac And Lamictal Are Taken Together?

I have been taking Prozac beginning 3/3/17. I was on 10mg from 3/3-3/9 based on a prescription from my psychiatrist. He advised me to begin taking 20mg on 3/10 which I have done through today. I am also taking 200mg of Lamictal and have been taking this drug for 10- 12 years. My Dr. recently diagnosed me with bi-polar2 disorder and advised me to discontinue using celexa for depression since I was cycling down every 2 -3 weeks. The withdrawal was horrendous. He suggested Prozac as a supplement to the Lamictal since the Lamictal wasn't working without another drug. I am sick and functioning at a minimal level. Upset stomach, constipation, no energy, etc. although the depression has subsided somewhat Should I just stick it out and is this typical?
Fri, 13 Oct 2017
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Hello dear , Hi

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* The lamotrigine is commonly known for side effects as dizziness , upset
stomach , constipation , lethargy .

* Prozac is known to enhance the toxicity of Lamictal with together use .

* Now you are the best judge how to continue with two of them .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Welcome for any further doubts .

Regards dear take care .
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Are Gastrointestinal Problems Normal Symptoms When Prozac And Lamictal Are Taken Together?

Hello dear , Hi Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * The lamotrigine is commonly known for side effects as dizziness , upset stomach , constipation , lethargy . * Prozac is known to enhance the toxicity of Lamictal with together use . * Now you are the best judge how to continue with two of them . Hope this will help you for sure . Welcome for any further doubts . Regards dear take care .