Question 1

used 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) for 4 months. now cutting it down to 10 mg a day (doctors advice) for two weeks. possible to have side effects by quiting now?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Going from Prozac (fluoxetine) 20mg daily to 10mg daily should not produce any untoward effects. However, if you think tapering is too fast for you, discuss your side effects with treating physician. Good luck.

Question 2

i am taking prozac 40mg since a few years. my doctor has asked me to taper off by shifting to 20mg immediately. is that fine and without side effects?

Accepted Answer

You may or may not: experience  Serotonin Discontinuation Syndrome.

Question 3

my doctor took me off prozac (fluoxetine) & is putting me on celexa. is there any harsh side effects i should expect?

Accepted Answer

Celexa (citalopram): Both are antidepressants of the ssri (selective serotonin  reputable inhibitors) with similar side effect profiles.

Question 4

am recovering porn addict. doc asks to try a short course of prozac (fluoxetine) 10mg to aid recovery. would it be a good idea to try considering the side effects?

Accepted Answer

I usually: respond to questions like yours with the following: If you trust a physician/Health Professional enough to consult them , you should trust them enough to try what they suggest...or seek another consultant

Hope this is helpful

Dr Z

Question 5

suffering from severe postpartum anxiety. have been on 20mg prozac (fluoxetine) for 5.5 weeks. should i up the dose to 40 yet or wait? my primary doc says i can double now, but i'm scared of side effects.

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Consider some post-partum psychotherapy. There are many w/ this problem and a specialist can help! It may avoid drugs so nursing is safer. If you're scared - don't do it. Your fears alone will counteract the effects. Talk to your OBGYN for a good referral to therapy (there might be a group). Primary doctors may not up the best for either of these issues. Congrats and take care!

Question 6

my husband is 84 has mci and depression.he was on 20 mg prozac and the doctor increased it to 40 mg which he has been on 4 weeks.his dementia seems to be worse since he started taking the higher dose. could it be side effects and will it go away?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, he may be experiencing anticholinergic adverse effects from Prosac, which would not be my first choice at his age.  Find a geriatrician or a neurologist and get a second opinion.

Question 7

my doctor prescribed me methylcobalamin injections after every 2 weeks to counter some fatigue or energy side effects of prozac (fluoxetine).is this any help?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin b12.  It is useful for treating vitamin B12 deficiency, which can cause fatigue symptoms.  However, there are many other causes of fatigue and low energy, including depression (is that why you're taking prozac (fluoxetine)?).  Prozac (fluoxetine) itself may cause fatigue and low energy, although it usually doesn't.  Methylcobalamin probably won't help that.

Question 8

my anxiety has been pretty bad these past days, my doctor gave me fluoxetine 20mg about 2 months ago but i'm super scared of the side effects, advice?

Accepted Answer

Dont be: First, be sure you are undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy.  The meds are much more likely to work if you combine meds with learning new stress reduction skills.  Exercise can be helpful too.  Fluoxetine is an appropriate treatment for anxiety and does not have dangerous side effects.

Question 9

suffering from mild depression doctor prescribed fluoxetine, took it  and my headaches are gone  stopped taking it for its side effects is that wrong?

Accepted Answer

Neither wrong/right: but of concern if you haven't spoken with the prescriber.  All medications may have side effects, and some of them can be minimized, or will decrease over time. Prozac, for example, is stimulating and if taken late in the day can cause insomnia, but this is usually not a problem if taken first thing in the morning. For mild depression, psychotherapy can work well. Please talk to your physician.

Question 10

been on 20 mg of prozac for 7 months would like to stop because of side effects my dr said i can take 25 mg of trazadone for sleep will this interfer with prozac withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

No: prozac is a very long lasting medication it will gradually self taper and get out of your system aver up to 5 weeks

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Used 20 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) for 4 months. now cutting it down to 10 mg a day (doctors advice) for two weeks. possible to have side effects by quiting now?

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I am taking prozac 40mg since a few years. my doctor has asked me to taper off by shifting to 20mg immediately. is that fine and without side effects?

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My doctor took me off prozac (fluoxetine) & is putting me on celexa. is there any harsh side effects i should expect?

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Am recovering porn addict. doc asks to try a short course of prozac (fluoxetine) 10mg to aid recovery. would it be a good idea to try considering the side effects?

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Suffering from severe postpartum anxiety. have been on 20mg prozac (fluoxetine) for 5.5 weeks. should i up the dose to 40 yet or wait? my primary doc says i can double now, but i'm scared of side effects.

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My husband is 84 has mci and depression.he was on 20 mg prozac and the doctor increased it to 40 mg which he has been on 4 weeks.his dementia seems to be worse since he started taking the higher dose. could it be side effects and will it go away?

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My doctor prescribed me methylcobalamin injections after every 2 weeks to counter some fatigue or energy side effects of prozac (fluoxetine).is this any help?

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My anxiety has been pretty bad these past days, my doctor gave me fluoxetine 20mg about 2 months ago but i'm super scared of the side effects, advice?

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Suffering from mild depression doctor prescribed fluoxetine, took it and my headaches are gone stopped taking it for its side effects is that wrong?

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Been on 20 mg of prozac for 7 months would like to stop because of side effects my dr said i can take 25 mg of trazadone for sleep will this interfer with prozac withdrawal?

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