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What happens if you take antidepressants twice in one day?

When someone takes too many antidepressants or takes them with other medication, they may experience serotonin syndrome. When a person takes two medications that increase the release of serotonin at the same time, too much serotonin may build up in their body.

What time of day should you take Prozac?

For example, the manufacturer of Prozac (fluoxetine) recommends it be taken in the morning because it can make some people feel more energized, especially at the beginning of treatment.

Can I take 20mg Prozac every other day?

Maximum recommended dose is 60mg/day. A lower or less frequent dose (eg, 20mg every second day) should be considered in patients with hepatic impairment (see section 5.2), or in patients where concomitant medication has the potential for interaction with fluoxetine (see section 4.5).

How many Prozac tablets should I take?

The typical dosage of Prozac ranges from 20–80 milligrams (mg) per day for adults and 10–20 mg per day for those under 18 years old. No one should take more than 80 mg per day.

Is it better to take Prozac at night?

For some conditions Prozac is used to treat, it’s recommended to take the drug in the morning. But if taking Prozac makes you tired, it may be best to take your dose at bedtime. Your medical professional can recommend when it’s best for you to take Prozac.

Can I take Prozac twice a day?

Fluoxetine (Prozac) capsules, tablets, and liquid are usually taken once a day in the morning or twice a day in the morning and at noon. Fluoxetine delayed-released capsules are usually taken once a week.

What happens if you miss 2 days of Prozac?

Missing doses of fluoxetine may increase your risk for relapse in your symptoms. Stopping fluoxetine abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin).

How many hours does Prozac last?

Antidepressant drugs and their half-lives*
Drug Half out of body in 99% out of body in
fluoxetine (Prozac) Four to six days 25 days
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
venlafaxine (Effexor) 5 hours 1 day

Is is better to take Prozac at Bedtime?

Prozac can be taken anytime of the day just try to take at the same time everyday. If your doctor prescribed to take at bedtime, then that is what you should do. It will reach a steady level in your blood after taking for a couple weeks and will work throughout the day and night.

When to take Prozac AM or PM?

For example, the manufacturer of Prozac (fluoxetine) recommends it be taken in the morning because it can make some people feel more energized, especially at the beginning of treatment.

What are the symptoms of too much Prozac?

The symptoms of a Prozac overdose tend to be mild in the beginning and to rapidly get worse. Early signs of a Prozac overdose include: headache. drowsiness. blurred vision. high fever. tremor. nausea and vomiting.

Can you take Prozac at night?

Assuming you’ve been on Prozac for awhile and knowing about the long clearance rate, that dosage is simply maintaining the steady level of Prozac you have so, taking it at night shouldn’t be much of an issue for you. Though waiting to next dose if it is so late is better.