Tag: serotonin syndrome

If you’ve been prescribed Prozac and Adderall — or you’re researching them because you or someone you love is taking both — you’re probably trying to answer a few key questions: What do these medications actually do? Why would they be prescribed together? Is Adderall an SSRI like Prozac? When does this combination become a […]

Prozac and Adderall are two commonly used prescriptions. Adderall is made up of two drugs,  amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. In most cases, it’s prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Prozac is considered a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. Since it increases serotonin activity in the brain, doctors often prescribe it to treat depression, […]