This should not replace the advice of a doctor and/or pharmacist (the latter tend to be a good source of info on this type of thing), but here is a link to a tool to check interactions.
MONITOR CLOSELY: Concomitant use of agents with serotonergic activity such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, 5-HT1 receptor agonists, ergot alkaloids, lithium, St. John’s wort, phenylpiperidine opioids, dextromethorphan, and 5-hydroxytryptophan may potentiate the risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A receptors.
MANAGEMENT: In general, the concomitant use of multiple serotonergic agents should be avoided if possible, or otherwise approached with caution if potential benefit is deemed to outweigh the risk. Close monitoring is recommended for signs and symptoms of excessive serotonergic activity such as CNS irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, myoclonus, ataxia, abdominal cramping, hyperpyrexia, shivering, pupillary dilation, diaphoresis, hypertension, and tachycardia. Particular caution is advised when increasing the dosages of these agents. The potential risk of serotonin syndrome should be considered even when administering one serotonergic agent following discontinuation of another, as some agents may demonstrate a prolonged elimination half-life. For example, a 5-week washout period is recommended following use of fluoxetine before administering another serotonergic agent."
Did you mention it to the doctor that prescribed? When the second prescription was written, if the doctor knew about the other medication they wouldn’t prescribe it if it could not be taken together.
If you didn’t mention it- go back and ask.
Doctors need to know what you are taking in order to avoid prescribing drugs that will clash or cause problems.
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This should not replace the advice of a doctor and/or pharmacist (the latter tend to be a good source of info on this type of thing), but here is a link to a tool to check interactions.
http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php
And here is what it says about the combination:
" fluoxetine and trazodone (Major Drug-Drug)
MONITOR CLOSELY: Concomitant use of agents with serotonergic activity such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, 5-HT1 receptor agonists, ergot alkaloids, lithium, St. John’s wort, phenylpiperidine opioids, dextromethorphan, and 5-hydroxytryptophan may potentiate the risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A receptors.
MANAGEMENT: In general, the concomitant use of multiple serotonergic agents should be avoided if possible, or otherwise approached with caution if potential benefit is deemed to outweigh the risk. Close monitoring is recommended for signs and symptoms of excessive serotonergic activity such as CNS irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, myoclonus, ataxia, abdominal cramping, hyperpyrexia, shivering, pupillary dilation, diaphoresis, hypertension, and tachycardia. Particular caution is advised when increasing the dosages of these agents. The potential risk of serotonin syndrome should be considered even when administering one serotonergic agent following discontinuation of another, as some agents may demonstrate a prolonged elimination half-life. For example, a 5-week washout period is recommended following use of fluoxetine before administering another serotonergic agent."
Call any local pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid..) and they can tell you.
Anything can be taken together, it just depends on if it will kill you or not. Ask a dr.
read the leaflet inside or go to the pharmacist to ask them.
Did you mention it to the doctor that prescribed? When the second prescription was written, if the doctor knew about the other medication they wouldn’t prescribe it if it could not be taken together.
If you didn’t mention it- go back and ask.
Doctors need to know what you are taking in order to avoid prescribing drugs that will clash or cause problems.