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Can Cymbalta And Pristiq Be Taken Together?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: I am on 2 x 100 MG of Pristiq for 1 yr and I am still suffering waves of depression lasting 2 weeks at at time. I was on cymbalta 60 MG before and wonder if I can take them both and then wean off Pristiq after a couple of weeks and stay on cymbalta. 60 MG . I have blister pack of 30mg and would need to get more if this is going to work.
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Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Taper down Pristiq and start cymbalta together Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query. The effective dose of Pristiq is 50 to 100mg. There is no benefit of giving it more than 100mg. If you are not getting any effect with 200mg, then better to taper it down gradually by 50mg per week. Cymbalta has good effect on depression and you can start it 30 mg per day and gradually increase to 60 mg after two weeks. You can also consult your psychiatrist for proper monitoring of medicine. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist
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Can Cymbalta And Pristiq Be Taken Together?

Brief Answer: Taper down Pristiq and start cymbalta together Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query. The effective dose of Pristiq is 50 to 100mg. There is no benefit of giving it more than 100mg. If you are not getting any effect with 200mg, then better to taper it down gradually by 50mg per week. Cymbalta has good effect on depression and you can start it 30 mg per day and gradually increase to 60 mg after two weeks. You can also consult your psychiatrist for proper monitoring of medicine. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist