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Currently i am taking fluoxetine 20 mg & trifluoperazine 2.5 mg (taking medicines past 6 months) if i stop meds cold turkey what are dangers?
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Relapse: Into your depression and thought disorder. Do not do this. Discuss. With your psychiatrist . Best wishes.
Answered 3/16/2014
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Talk to md: In general, best to talk to prescribing md before stopping meds, so you can do it safely.Some ssri med, like fluoxetine metabolized slowly, stay in system for weeks-easier to suddenly stop. Others like paroxetine (paxil), short half life, need to wean off slower. Your other med definitely needs monitoring. Don't want sudden relapse or withdrawal symptoms. Talk to md.
Answered 4/7/2016
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