A member asked:

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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Dr. Rana Mansour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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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