Antidepressants Interaction

[LSurtees]

Hi all

I have today being called in to see GP, respiratory physician thinks I could have PCP and requested I have a bronchoscope and wash. I have been on antibiotics for 4 weeks with no improvement. I refused to take anymore until they know what is causing my shortness of breath and tightness in chest and throat.

My GP thinks I need more emotional support and prescribed me Fluoxetine antidepressants. I am also on warfarin, hydrocloxcloine and methotrexate. I think the Fluoxetine interact with all these.

I asked my GP but didn't really get any help apart from I need to ring my Rheumatology.

Is anyone else taking antidepressants to help them?

Thank you all in advance.

Linds

[Lure2]

Hi,

If I were you I would wait with the antidepressants till I have talked with my Specialist. I suppose that is your Rheumatologist you talk of.

Your GP should not decide about your drugs as that should be a Specialist who can give order to the GP if he likes.

What I am worried about is that your INR is so low. I think at least that you wrote that in your previous question. ?

Call your Specialist as soon as possible as to the the shortness of breath which he should know about and that the antibiotica has not improved the symptoms at all.

Best wishes from Kerstin in Stockholm

[LSurtees in reply to Lure2]

Hi Kerstin

I have rung twice and left messages, don't think I will get a call back today will be Monday. I won't take the antidepressants until I have spoken to him.

My last INR was at 2.3 first time it's being in range although I am now on methotrexate which can change it. My next test is Monday.

Thank you again

Linds

[daisyd]

Hi I am on antidepressants thankGoodness, I would ask your pharmacist they know the side effects and contraindications of drugs

Remember to tell the people who test your INR. I have no problems in fact I don't know what I would do

Without them