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Can Delorazepam Be Taken Along With Fluoxetine To Reduce Anxiety?

Hi. I am taking Fluoxetine 20 mg in the morning....it is working well after few months. the only concern I got extra weight and when I go to bed I have anxiety and difficulty to fall asleep but then I can sleep for many hrs. Can I get some Delorazepam to help anxiety or the 2 medications don t go well together? Thank you, Elisabeth
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
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Hi,

It is not safe to take delorazepam while on fluoxetine. Taking delorazepam along with fluoxetine may cause profound sedation, dizziness, confusion, impaired concentration, gait disturbances, and a tendency to fall.

Ask your doctor for an alternate effective sleeping pill like ramelteon which is less likely to cause profound drowsiness and hence can be taken along with fluoxetine.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Can Delorazepam Be Taken Along With Fluoxetine To Reduce Anxiety?

Hi, It is not safe to take delorazepam while on fluoxetine. Taking delorazepam along with fluoxetine may cause profound sedation, dizziness, confusion, impaired concentration, gait disturbances, and a tendency to fall. Ask your doctor for an alternate effective sleeping pill like ramelteon which is less likely to cause profound drowsiness and hence can be taken along with fluoxetine. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician