A patient is to be switched from fluoxetine (Prozac) to isocarboxazid (Marplan). What patient education is most important when changing from fluoxetine (Prozac)?
A) Wait 5 days before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan).
B) Wait 1 week before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan).
C) Wait 2 weeks before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan).
D) Wait 5 weeks before starting isocarboxazid (Marplan).
D
Feedback:
If a patient is taking fluoxetine (Prozac) and is being switched to isocarboxazid (Marplan), the fluoxetine should be discontinued at least 5 weeks before starting the MAO inhibitor. Waiting less time than this before starting the isocarboxazid (Marplan) will place the patient at risk for serotonin syndrome.
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