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Can stopping prozac (fluoxetine) cause depression? i quit about a week ago after tapering and now i feel so depressed all i do is cry.
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Yes.: Prozac (fluoxetine) is a treatment for depression. So if you stop taking it, symptoms will often recur.
Answered 10/5/2017
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You may not have: been ready to come off it. In the case your medical prescriber will likely recommend restarting it.
Answered 11/28/2017
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