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Can Prozac be taken instead of Pristiq?
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I had been taking 60mg of Prozac per day and switched to 50mg of pristiq. I have taken the pristiq for 6 weeks but it s not working and makes me very tired. Is it medically ok to go back to taking the Prozac? It doesn t work that well but the soonest appointment I can get for a consult is October 7th. Thank you.
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hiI understand your concern.Prozac contain fluoxetin and pristiq contain desvelnaflexin.Both the drugs are antidepressant but machanism of action is different.Yes you can switch it to prozac but do it gradually.Like go for prozac 20 mg and rise to 40 mg in a week and then 60 mg after 2 week.Do not withdraw prestiq abruptly and try to take 25 mg for few days then stop it completely to avoid withdrawal symptoms.I hope i have answered your query.Still have a query then feel free to ask.Happy to help you.Thank you.