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A member asked:
How would i ask my doctor to put me back on prozac (fluoxetine) after being off of it for 6 months +? they never took me off i had just stopped taking it.
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Talk to her: Truth is, most of us aren't great at adherence to our meds. Docs know this and expect it. Most of us realize you're the boss and know what your body needs. Tell her and if she's somehow disapproving, find another doctor.
Answered 12/6/2014
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