Is Switching From Cymbalta To Prozac Safe?

Posted on Sat, 29 Aug 2015

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Sat, 29 Aug 2015 Answered on

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : May I change from60mg of cymbalta to Prozac/

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide details.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Both drugs are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI).
I need to know that why you want to switch to Prozac.
Revert with the asked details for a better help.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (12 hours later)

Because I noticed Cymbalta makes me more depressed
Is there another anidepresant you woul d recommend?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Escitalopram.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, in my patients who don't respond to Cymbalata I prefer to use Escitalopram and I see a very good response.
I would advice you to see your doctor and share my opinion.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar