Posted by Ritch on February 24, 2002, at 17:12:40
In reply to Zoloft switch to Prozac schedule question?, posted by Ronanon on February 24, 2002, at 16:32:46
> I’m running out of Zoloft and don’t see my new Doc till mid March. I have plenty of Prozac around from previous scripts and want to go back on it again anyway. Any info on how to implement the switch over? I’m going from 150mg Zoloft back to 30 mg Prozac. What should I do so the one kicks in about when the other quits? Should I start taking Prozac a few days before quitting the Zoloft or what?
> Thanks, RonnThe Zoloft has a short half-life relative to Prozac. It will take Prozac about 2-3 weeks to reach steady-state. I would try a cross-taper. Try 100mg Zoloft + 10mg Prozac for one week, then 50mg Zoloft +20mg Prozac for the 2nd week, Then maybe 25mg Zoloft +30mg Prozac for the 3rd, then stop the Zoloft and continue with just 30mg Prozac starting the 4th week.
Mitch
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