Xanax vs. Prozac

Are Xanax and Prozac the Same Thing?

Xanax(阿普唑仑) andProzac(fluoxetine) are used to treatanxietyandpanicdisorders.

Prozac is used off-label for anxiety. Prozac is primarily used to treatdepression,bulimia,obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), andpremenstrual dysphoric disorder(PMDD).

Xanax and Prozac belong to different drug classes. Xanax is a benzodiazepine and Prozac is aselective serotonin reuptake inhibitor(SSRI)antidepressant.

Side effectsof Xanax and Prozac that are similar include drowsiness,dizziness,sleepproblems (insomnia),constipation,headache,nausea, upsetstomach, appetite or weight changes,dry mouth,stuffy nose, and loss of interestinsex.

Side effects of Xanax that are different from Prozac includetiredness,memory问题,可怜的balanceor coordination, slurred speech, trouble concentrating, irritability,diarrhea, increasedsweating, vomiting,blurred vision, swelling in your hands orfeet, andmuscleweakness.

Side effects of Prozac that are different from Xanax include anxiety, nervousness,heartpalpitations, cold symptoms (sneezing,sore throat),impotence, and difficulty having anorgasm.

Both Xanax and Prozac may interact withalcohol, other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold orallergymedicines, other sedatives, narcotics, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety), and St. John's wort.

阿普唑仑也可以交互with birthcontrolpills,cimetidine,cyclosporine,dexamethasone, ergotamine, imatinib,isoniazid, antibiotics, antifungals,barbiturates, heart orblood pressuremedications, andHIV/AIDSmedicines.

Prozac may also interact with nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),L-tryptophan,bloodthinners, medicines to treat mental illness, medicines to treatADHDornarcolepsy, andmigraine headachemedicines.

Do not stop using Xanax or Prozac suddenly, or you could have unpleasantwithdrawal symptoms.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Xanax?

Common side effects of Xanax include:

  • Drowsiness
  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Sleep problems (insomnia)
  • Memory problems
  • Poor balance or coordination
  • Slurred speech
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Increased sweating
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Upset stomach
  • Blurred vision
  • Appetite or weight changes
  • Swelling in your hands or feet
  • Muscle weakness
  • Drymouth
  • Stuffynose
  • Loss of interest in sex

What Are Possible Side Effects of Prozac?

Common side effects of Prozac include:

  • nausea,
  • upset stomach,
  • constipation,
  • headaches,
  • anxiety,
  • sleep problems (insomnia),
  • drowsiness,
  • dizziness,
  • nervousness,
  • heart palpitations,
  • loss of appetite or increase in appetite,
  • weight changes,
  • cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing,sorethroat),
  • dry mouth,
  • decreased sex drive,
  • impotence, or
  • difficulty having an orgasm.

What Is Xanax?

Xanax (alprazolam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders and the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety in adults. Xanax is also indicated for the treatment ofpanic disorderin adults with or without a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment (agoraphobia).

What Is Prozac?

Prozac is aprescriptionmedicine used to treat depression. It is important to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks of treating depression and also the risks of not treating it. You should discuss all treatment choices with your healthcare provider.

Prozac is used to treat:

  • MajorDepressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Bulimia Nervosa*
  • Panic Disorder*
  • Depressive episodes associated withBipolar I Disorder, taken witholanzapine(Zyprexa)
  • 抗抑郁治疗(抑郁,哈哈s not gotten better with atleast 2 other treatments), taken with olanzapine (Zyprexa)*

*Not approved for use in children

Talk to your healthcare provider if you do not think that yourconditionis getting betterwith Prozac treatment.

What Drugs Interact With Xanax?

Xanax may interact with cold or allergy medicine,narcoticpainmedicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, medicine for depression or anxiety, antibiotics,antifungalmedicines,antidepressants, and barbiturates. Xanax may also interact withbirth controlpills, cimetidine, cyclosporine, dexamethasone, ergotamine, imatinib, isoniazid, St. John's wort, heart or blood pressure medications, HIV/AIDS medicines, andseizuremedications.

Do not take Xanax if you are allergic to alprazolam, otherbenzodiazepines, or any of the ingredients in Xanax. See the end of thisMedicationGuide for a complete list of ingredients in Xanax. you are taking antifungal medicines includingketoconazoleand itraconazole.

Do not stop using Xanax without first talking to yourdoctor, even if you feel fine. You may have increased seizures or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms if you stop using Xanax suddenly.

What Drugs Interact With Prozac?

Prozac may interact with cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, medicine for seizures or anxiety, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antidepressants, blood thinners, ormigraineheadache medicines.

Prozac may also interact with alprazolam,clopidogrel,clozapine,flecainide,haloperidol, nebivolol, vinblastine, orseizure medications.

Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you suddenly stop taking Prozac.

How Should Xanax Be Taken?

Take Xanax exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Xanax to take and when to take it. If you take too much Xanax, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearesthospitalemergency room right away.

Xanax is a benzodiazepine medicine. Taking benzodiazepines withopioidmedicines, alcohol, or othercentral nervous systemdepressants (including street drugs) can cause severe drowsiness,breathingproblems (respiratory depression),comaanddeath.

Xanax can make you sleepy or dizzy, and can slow your thinking andmotorskills.

Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Xanax affects you.

不要喝酒或服用其他药物,可能吗make you sleepy or dizzy while taking Xanax without first talking to your healthcare provider. When taken with alcohol or drugs that cause sleepiness or dizziness, Xanax may make your sleepiness or dizziness much worse.

Do not take more Xanax than prescribed.

How Should Prozac Be Taken?

Take Prozac exactly as prescribed. Your healthcare provider may need to change the dose of Prozac until it is the right dose for you.

Prozac may be taken with or withoutfood.

If you miss a dose of Prozac, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your nextdose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of Prozac at the same time.

If you take too much Prozac, call your healthcare provider orpoisoncontrolcenter right away, or get emergency treatment.

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References
Pfizer. Xanax Product Information.

http://labeling.pfizer.com/showlabeling.aspx?id=547

Lilly. Prozac Product Information.

http://pi.lilly.com/us/prozac.pdf

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