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What is the guideline to taper off 20mg of prozac (fluoxetine) after 6 months of use?
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Discontinuation: I would reduce the dose to 10 for three days and then discontinue. You should have no withdrawal effect. However if you become depressed weeks or months later then you need to see your physician as you may have to restart.
Answered 9/14/2019
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