Meds and Vitamins

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Registered: 09-11-2005
Meds and Vitamins
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Tue, 12-20-2005 - 2:55pm
Does anyone know if its bad to take a multi vitamin, calcium and vitamin c with prozac and xanax??
I have stopped taking my vitamins since I have been on those and I keep catching colds.
Thanks!!!
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Registered: 05-20-2004
In reply to: dcm2005
Tue, 12-20-2005 - 3:38pm

I have never been told by a dr not to take vitamins and have been on prozac and am currently still on xanax. I would ask your dr. or pharmacist just to be safe though.

Alison

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Registered: 11-22-2005
In reply to: dcm2005
Tue, 12-20-2005 - 3:52pm
I've never heard that it's bad to take them with meds but I have problems with SO many pills. I like to take a lot of supplements but they're just one more pill to remember to take. I usually stop taking vitamins due to laziness. When I do take them, I've never had a problem with the other meds I'm on which include Lexapro, Klonopin, Advair, Singular and an allergy tablet....Always best to check with your doc just to be safe!


Edited 12/20/2005 3:55 pm ET by d_h_a_r_m_a

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: dcm2005
Tue, 12-20-2005 - 3:56pm

I take all of the above with my xanax.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: dcm2005
Tue, 12-20-2005 - 5:05pm
Since your vitamins are naturally occuring in the foods that you eat, then supplemental vites ought to be ok. I would check with the dr. or pharmacist as others have suggested, just to be on the safe side. OTOH, if you decide to take herbals to prevent colds, some of them are NOT good with the meds you're on. Always get an ok before starting herbals with prescribed meds. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Registered: 03-29-2003
In reply to: dcm2005
Wed, 12-21-2005 - 2:22pm
I agree with Sheri Ann a call to your pharmacist will ease your mind. The pharmacist are trained in drug interactions and can tell you everything you need to know. My doc prescribed me to take anafranil, vitamin b complex, and flaxseed pills along with ambien (sleep aid), and xanax when needed. I think vitamins are fairly safe to take with most pills but you can always ask your pharmacist when you pick up a new medicine if its ok to take with your existing pills.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: dcm2005
Wed, 12-21-2005 - 2:32pm
My rx meds are lithobid, lamictal, synthetic hormones and xanax. For vitamins I take a multi, C, E and Calcium.

Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,