Posted by TylerJ on March 30, 2006, at 14:41:40
In reply to Death by Parnate?!, posted by krystee on March 30, 2006, at 13:07:47
> I was considering stopping my Prozac so that by the next time I see my pdoc I can ask for the Parnate or maybe try emsam. I was reading that you had to stop taking your SSRI's for two weeks to start an MAOI...then I read that there have been several deaths reported when people began Parnate after taking Prozac even if they waited two weeks. Because of that, it is recommended that you discontinue Prozac for at least 5 weeks before beginning an MAOI.
> Has anyone else heard of this? Is 5 weeks long enough without the Prozac?? Reading this has really freaked me out.
>Yes, 5 wks is long enough. What can happen if you don't wait long enough is serotonin syndrome. Prozac has a long half life, therefore most docs require 5 weeks off before starting an MAOI. 5 wks is on the conservative side...so you'll be fine. I waited 5 wks and didn't have a problem. Don't worry, if it makes you feel better go 6 wks. Best wishes.
Tyler
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