Question 1

i am having werid belly pain, bloating when prozac (fluoxetine) wears off?

Accepted Answer

Bloating: Don't drink fluids while eating, don't eat fast, avoid dairy products & wheat, avoid fizzy drinks & too much sugar/salt, don't chew gum, avoid apples/peaches/pears, avoid gasy foods such as beans/cabbage/onions/broccoli/asparagus/brussel sprouts, eat more fiber.

Question 2

very loud borborygmi 24/7, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, pressure, nasea, lack of appetite. taking prozac, (fluoxetine) concerta, and a stool softener.help?

Accepted Answer

Adverse reaction?: If these symptoms started soon after starting this combination of medicines, it could be an adverse reaction from the med combo itself. But talk to your prescriber before stopping anything.

Question 3

are there withdrawal effects from stopping prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: In theory Prozac (fluoxetine) is a long acting medication that takes weeks to completely get out of the body so that would make one less likely to experience withdrawal compared to other medications in its class. That being said, anything can happen to anyone.

Question 4

how can fluoxetine work as an ssri withdrawal aid?

Accepted Answer

Fluoxetine: Fluoxetine is an ssri itself, but a very long-acting one. Compared to others, it has a long elimination half-life -- getting it completely out of your body requires at least 25 days after last dose.  In a way, it tapers itself in this process. http://tinyurl.com/d48t524.

Question 5

i have been on fluoxetine for 3+ yrs. my script is out, new doc has no apoint until sept. ran out of meds, having withdrawals-what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Need in-person care: One with such medication needs requires in-person care for many or most of her visits, meanings she needs to get established with a primary care doctor, and perhaps a psychiatrist as soon as possible. When she books appointments with those types of doctors for in-person visits, she can ask for specific medications and explain why. Meanwhile, she can call a couple of Urgent Care clinics and ask.

Question 6

is there tapering off procedure when stopping 6 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) in children if he took it for 3 weeks only. any withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Usually SSRI anti-depressant meds such as Prozac (fluoxetine) should be tapered gradually unless there are severe side effects. Stopping suddenly may cause an increase in anxiety, depression, and other sx. Talk with your doctor about the exact timing of the tapering.

Question 7

will decreasing prozac (fluoxetine) from 80 to 60mg cause withdrawal? on pz for ocd 3 mnths total, at 80 only for 1 mnth. no s/e at 60, lots persisting at 80

Accepted Answer

Maybe a little: Of all the SSRI medications, Prozac (fluoxetine) has among the lowest risks of SSRI withdrawal syndrome (mostly consisting of dizziness or light-headed spacey feeling). 
That said, any SSRI dose reduction might cause some people to experience withdrawal syndrome. 
The risk of significant withdrawal issues is lessened with short exposure (e.g. only one month) at the higher dose.

Question 8

do you know the withdrawal symptoms of fluoxetine?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine) withdrawal: Dizziness, sweating, nausea, insomnia, tremors, confusion, vertigo, nightmares, brain zaps (electric shock-like sensations).

Question 9

if you run out of prozac, (fluoxetine) how long do you have before you get prozac (fluoxetine) withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: Prozac (fluoxetine) has active metabolites that have similar effect as prozac (fluoxetine).  These breakdown chemicals will attenuate withdrawal effects, theoretically delaying withdrawal, if any.  These effects may be present for several days to as long as two weeks.  Make an effort to promptly renew your prescription and contact your physician.

Question 10

i have been on prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mgs for 2weeks then went down to 10 mgs for 1 week then stoped it how long untill i have no more withdrawal symptoms ?

Accepted Answer

Not long: Actually at that dose for that amount of time i am surprised you had any at all. It should resolve soon.

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Withdrawal fluoxetine bloating

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I am having werid belly pain, bloating when prozac (fluoxetine) wears off?

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Very loud borborygmi 24/7, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, pressure, nasea, lack of appetite. taking prozac, (fluoxetine) concerta, and a stool softener.help?

A member asked:

Are there withdrawal effects from stopping prozac (fluoxetine)?

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How can fluoxetine work as an ssri withdrawal aid?

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I have been on fluoxetine for 3+ yrs. my script is out, new doc has no apoint until sept. ran out of meds, having withdrawals-what do i do?

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Is there tapering off procedure when stopping 6 mg of prozac (fluoxetine) in children if he took it for 3 weeks only. any withdrawal symptoms?

A member asked:

Will decreasing prozac (fluoxetine) from 80 to 60mg cause withdrawal? on pz for ocd 3 mnths total, at 80 only for 1 mnth. no s/e at 60, lots persisting at 80

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Do you know the withdrawal symptoms of fluoxetine?

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If you run out of prozac, (fluoxetine) how long do you have before you get prozac (fluoxetine) withdrawal?

A member asked:

I have been on prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mgs for 2weeks then went down to 10 mgs for 1 week then stoped it how long untill i have no more withdrawal symptoms ?

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