AboutBarbara Judge Expertise Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.
Question I have been taking Effexor(75 mg) for nearly a year. I have recently started a diet and have begun taking the new diet pill Alli. Is there any interaction between the two? Is it safe to take this while on an SSRI? Thank you for any advice you may lend.
Answer There have been no documented cases of drug interactions between Effexor and Alli. It should be safe to take the 2 medications together. It would also be safe to take Alli while taking and SSRI, although Effexor is not actually and SSRI.
