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Suggest Directions To Take Prozac And Klonopin Daily

I am 68 years old and I am taking prozac40mg and .5 klonopin twice daily. I wish to reexamine how much I take. Directions vary from what hs been prescribed. in article on net It says to take the prozac in the evening with the klonopin. My prescriptions say prozac in morning andthe other in morning and evening. I have about every side effect. but this is great compared to not taking it.It has been a year taking these,and i think i should reevaluate how i am taking these, Thank you very much. +
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.

Incomplete data like purpose of taking Prozac???

I can understand your concern regarding the safety & effectiveness of the prescribed medications.

Prozac (Fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressant commonly used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.

Klonopin (Clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine basically prescribed for the treatment of epilepsy ("seizure medicine") but also found to be useful in the treatment of panic disorder.

Using Klonopin together with Prozac may increase side effects such as excessive drowsiness, confusion, impaired concentration and thinking, & motor incoordination which can be harmful in persons with activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machines.

Hence, they should not be taken together.

Had I been your treating physician I would have advised Prozac to be taken in once daily in the morning only. Now, since Klonopin can cause drowsiness (sedation) hence should be taken once daily in the evening only.

Hope this clears your doubts.

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Suggest Directions To Take Prozac And Klonopin Daily

Hi & Welcome to HCM. Incomplete data like purpose of taking Prozac??? I can understand your concern regarding the safety & effectiveness of the prescribed medications. Prozac (Fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressant commonly used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. Klonopin (Clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine basically prescribed for the treatment of epilepsy ( seizure medicine ) but also found to be useful in the treatment of panic disorder. Using Klonopin together with Prozac may increase side effects such as excessive drowsiness, confusion, impaired concentration and thinking, & motor incoordination which can be harmful in persons with activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machines. Hence, they should not be taken together. Had I been your treating physician I would have advised Prozac to be taken in once daily in the morning only. Now, since Klonopin can cause drowsiness (sedation) hence should be taken once daily in the evening only. Hope this clears your doubts.