Hello.
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Please dont panic as the procedure of tappering of medicines in you case is alright. The tapering has been done over two weeks and moreover celexa and prozac are both ssris and hence mostly similar in action. Hence there is less chances of withdrawal and the cross taper has been done properly.
You may even continue taking bupropion along with prozac.
Hope this helps,
In case if you need any further query, do let me know.
Kind regards.
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Patient replied :
Ok, that makes me feel a little better. My only other question is if I am having a hard time is it ok to take a. 5 mg twice a day for a couple weeks if needed to get through the adjustment period without getting hooked on the Xanax? Also in the past when I was having the negative side effects drinking a few beers at night helped calm me down and take the edge off, is that safe? I am currently on a layoff so I don't have to drive or anything unless I want to.
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
Yes you may take 0.5 mg xanax as and when required until 2 tab per day for the chage over period. Alcohol does the same thing but it would be wise to stick to the medicines rather than taking alcohol. If you take these medicines for 2 -3weeks then it will not lead to dependence issues ie with such a short period.
Hope this helps, please let me know if you have any queries.
Kind regards,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy