Does Prozac Interact With No-Doz Plus?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Jan 2016

Question: After taking her perscriprtion Prozac my wife took two NoDoze to help while driving. About 30 minutes later her arms started shaking and her face began twitchning and shaking. We pulled off and I began driving. Her condition lasted for about 20 minutes then gradually began to subside. After an hour she felt normal.

What is your diagnosis please ?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Side effect of No Doz

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

No Doz contains caffeine. It is a stimulant medication. One of the side effects of caffeine is jitteriness/tremors (shaking).
So she probably developed shaking as a side effect of No Doz she took.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (58 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer. However, she has taken NoDoze several times in the past but not following Prozac. Could that explain the reaction?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, Prozac and caffeine interaction could have caused it.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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