Does SSRI’s interact with milk?
- I ate cereal this morning and took my medication( Paxil) with fresh water right after my meal. A thought came to my mind all of a sudden. “ does SSRI’s interact with milk.” If so, does it decrease the absorption of my medication?
Hi there, Tyrese!
As far as I know there is no interaction between milk and SSRI's. I checked Lexapro, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft and the only food warning was re: alcohol. Dairy products CAN interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics, iron supplements, and thyroid medications though.
You can go to the name of any drug and click on Interactions then scroll down to Alcohol/Food Interactions.
Stay safe!
WC
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Thank you
Tyrese
Hey, WC
I’m currently taking 30mg of Paxil. I’ll say my anxiety is manageable. But not gone completely. I’ve been trying to convince my psychiatrist that I need to be on higher dose at least 60mg, but he won’t listen to me. He’s keeping on these low-mid doses for months and he’s not taking me seriously. He said “it’s impossible to jump from 20mg to 40mg.” and I’m sure you can right? I want to at least use up Paxil because the side effects are so mild. Now, I have no idea what to do besides wait for my next appointment on February.
Tyrese
I'm not one to bad mouth doctors but it's true that there are a few who don't appreciate their patient's input about how they're feeling or how their treatment is going (or not going).
It's also true that these medications won't completely eliminate all anxiety symptoms because anxieties are a part of everyone's life. But "manageable" is not necessarily as good as it gets.
I don't know what his hesitancy is about increasing your dosage if the 30mg isn't helping as much as you'd like. Of course you want to take the lowest possible dose that controls your symptoms but you have some leeway as the maximum recommended dosage is 60mg/day. A jump from "20 to 40mg" might cause some new or increased side effects temporarily but you know that, right?
I know you've said but I forget how long you've been taking the Paxil?
WC
You’re right a jump to 20mg-40mg may cause temporary side effects. But my body seems to be resistant to Paxil. I only experience mild diarrhoea and constipation for 2 days only. Since my increased I haven’t gotten any side effects whatsoever. That’s why I want to try a much stronger dose to cease this anxiety of mine. Also, I have been taking Paxil for 3 months now.
Tyrese
Three months is long enough to be called a "fair trial" by anyone's standards so I don't know what the deal is. Could you call him sooner than your next appointment and explain what you've said here?
Hey, WC
May I ask you what was your dose when you took Paxil?
I'm fairly drug resistant with most medications and require the maximum dose but with Paxil I was at 40mg/day.
WC
Thank you so much for taking your time with me WC. I appreciate you much. I’ll definitely call my doctor and let him know my concerns.
You are so welcome! Post an update if you would, okay? I'm interested in what doc has to say.