I took an Ativan a while ago. Can I still take my normal daily meds? (prozac, and zyprexa)?

Question

can the ativan and zyprexa b mixed?

Answer 1

Ativan is lorazepam and Prozac is fluoxetine and these two can be taken together or in the same day and there will not be any interactions.

But interactions between Ativan -lorazepam and Zyprexa -olanzapine should not be taken together at all and it will have major dangerous interactions. Please read the details below-

Major Drug-Drug Interaction lorazepam and olanzapine (Major Drug-Drug)
GENERALLY AVOID: The safety and efficacy of intramuscular olanzapine administered in combination with benzodiazepines have not been established. Deaths have been reported in patients who received IM olanzapine during postmarketing use. The cause has not been determined but in many of the deaths, patients were treated with multiple concomitant drugs including IM benzodiazepines and other IM antipsychotics that are known to have the potential to induce hypotension, bradycardia, and respiratory or CNS depression. In addition, IM olanzapine may have been administered to some patients in a manner that was inconsistent with product labeling and also to patients with significant medical comorbidities or other medical conditions associated with potentially fatal outcomes. As of September 30, 2005, there have been 29 cases of spontaneously reported fatalities temporally associated with the use of IM olanzapine. Nineteen of these fatal cases had been or were concurrently being treated with benzodiazepines (seven with more than one benzodiazepine; six with IM or IV benzodiazepines; five treated within 2 hours of death). Based on estimated exposure, the incidence of fatal reports was less than 0.01%, which is similar to that reported for other parenteral agents used to treat patients with acute agitation associated with mental illness. A causal relationship is difficult to establish because there tends to be a higher risk of mortality associated with this particular patient population regardless of treatment.-

It is better not to mix medicines and if you want further calrifications please consult your Pyscian.-

Answer 2

I was told, many years ago, to take Prozac in the morning. Zyprexa is a good drug to take in the evening; and is ativan.

Answer 3

I would DEFINITELY ask your doctor or pharmacist about taking ATIVAN, AND PROZAC. You shouldn't even need prozac if you are on ativan. On ativan you should just feel at peace and very tranquil.

Answer 4

Ask your doctor or a pharmacist. They know drug interactions. Please do not decide this for yourself. If you have a health insurance card, trying calling the help line on the back of it. They can help you connect you to a knowledgeable person.

Please do not depend on any answer you get here.

Answer 5

Yes.

Answer 6

You can check for possible drug interactions at

http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html

Answer 7

yes, but I would wait until you are ready to go to bed.