Posted by Cam W. on August 19, 2000, at 1:27:40
In reply to prozac alternatives, posted by jomavesa on August 18, 2000, at 13:28:50
> They also stated if you discontinue Prozac that you should not take MAO inihibitors for at least a week.
>Jomavesa - When discontinuing Prozac you need to wait 5 weeks before starting an MAOI. Anything significantly less than this and you are risking serotonin syndrome and a potential hypertensive crisis. Prozac and it's main active metabolite have a half-life of 100 hours. You need the 5 weeks to clear the Prozac from the body. - Cam
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