Posted by CamW. on September 3, 2003, at 0:08:12
In reply to Switch between generic Prozac, posted by sisyphus on September 2, 2003, at 23:29:24
Sisyphus - If the generic company is reputable, there should be no problem. In Canada, every lot of generic or name brand drugs produced has to test within 5% of the labelled strength through to the expiry date. Changing back to Prozac™ (fluoxetine) probably will not help (you, nor your pocketbook).
If this fading continues you may be experiencing SSRI poop-out. Although, quite often after taking an SRI-like drug there are times (sometimes hours, sometimes days, occasionally weeks) when a person will feel "blah" (anhedonic). If the anhedonia ("blahs") continues for more than a couple weeks it is time to call the doc. He/she will probably try raising the dose first (if applicable). This is quite often successful.
If you haven't noticed improvement in about a month after dose increase, then you are probably experiencing poop-out. Yeah, I know that another month is a long time, but any new drug you try is going to take that long to work anyway. Besides, you know that you have experienced some relief with the Prozac™, the same cannot be said for a new mood modifier.
My 2˘ - Cam
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