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Posted by Optimistic on September 24, 2002, at 11:39:37
I was wondering if a capsule of Prozac or Celexa can be opened and dissolved in a glass of juice? Will it still do what it is supposed to do or does it lose its effectiveness? I am very sensitive to dosages of meds and this way I could just drink an ounce or two each day and work my way up.
Posted by Ritch on September 25, 2002, at 11:11:04
In reply to CAN AD BE MIXED IN JUICE, posted by Optimistic on September 24, 2002, at 11:39:37
> I was wondering if a capsule of Prozac or Celexa can be opened and dissolved in a glass of juice? Will it still do what it is supposed to do or does it lose its effectiveness? I am very sensitive to dosages of meds and this way I could just drink an ounce or two each day and work my way up.
I used to mix Prozac up in water and stash it in the fridge (was taking 1/7 of a 20mg capsule every morning). My pdoc knew what I was doing and didn't have any problems with it. The solution probably isn't as stable and probably less effective than a ready-made one from the manufacturer. Later on they started making 10mg scored tabs of Prozac (after I stopped it). Given that Prozac and its active metabolite have such a long half-life, you could probably take 5mg (half of a 10mg scored tab) of Prozac every other day, i.e. Celexa is soluble in ethanol not water, so that requires vodka or something similar to mix it up.... you can get liquid Celexa ready-made from Forest-ask your pharmacist.
Posted by optimistic on September 25, 2002, at 12:44:12
In reply to Re: CAN AD BE MIXED IN JUICE » Optimistic, posted by Ritch on September 25, 2002, at 11:11:04
Thanks Rich..I appreciate the input.
Posted by Bill L on September 26, 2002, at 9:24:08
In reply to CAN AD BE MIXED IN JUICE, posted by Optimistic on September 24, 2002, at 11:39:37
I don't think that there is any problem mixing them in juice. You can also crush Celexa (pill crushers are sold in pharmacies) and put it in a bowl of apple sauce. You can also put Prozac in apple sauce. Both Prozac and Celexa come in liquid form. Lexapro will be available in liquid form in about 5 months.
Posted by Gracie2 on September 26, 2002, at 23:30:17
In reply to Re: CAN AD BE MIXED IN JUICE, posted by Bill L on September 26, 2002, at 9:24:08
From what I understand, many medications should not be taken with grapefruit juice.
-Gracie
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