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Can I Use Bystolic With Pristiq?

Posted on Sun, 17 Nov 2013

Question: Can i use bystolic 5 mg with Pristiq 50 mg?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (22 minutes later)

Hi!
I read carefully your concern and i would like to say that the best thing to do in your case is to talk with your treating doctor. Pristiq should be use under strict medical advice not on virtual consultation.

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

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (4 minutes later)

I have prescription for pristiq 50 mg, and i am already taking it. But since it is increasing my heart rate, i was thinking to start again bystolic. I also have prescription for bystolic, but since they are two different doctors i a, worried about interactions.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi!

I read carefully your query and I would like to say that the combination of the drugs is possible especially to treat the tachycardia effect of Pristiq.But to do saw you should contact with the cardiologist and explain all about the Pristiq.

You should start the combination under strict medical controll. The best way is in hospital setings.

Hope it answered to your question!

Dr. Benard

p.s.if you have other concern, do not hesitate to write me back!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D