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A member asked:
When i discontinue my fluoxetine ,a few days later i get "brain zap" sensations. the last time, this didn't cease after 3 weeks. wil it eventually?
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Likely: Prozac (fluoxetine) has a long half-life, that is to say it stays in your system, for upto 5 weeks, so hopefully you would notice improvement soon
Answered 7/12/2014
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