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Been on 20mg of prozac (fluoxetine) for 8 mos. how would i wean off?
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Prozac (fluoxetine): Prozac (fluoxetine) is along acting compound and if you need to stop the medication can stop and there are not any withdrawals as compared to some other meds.I would encourage to discuss with your doctor and make sure that is the right thing to do and if you are taking nay other meds all the best.
Answered 11/23/2019
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Discuss with doctor: You and your doctor first need to assess where you are with the symptoms for which Prozac (fluoxetine) was prescribed (depression? Anxiety?) and see whether tapering at this time is safe and appropriate. If it is, your doctor can help you with a tapering schedule.
Answered 11/23/2019
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Taper dose slowly: You need to discuss tapering your dose with your doctor. He or she needs to reevaluate your symptoms and see if they agree that it is appropriate for you to taper the dose. Are you having side effects or are you feeling better?
Answered 11/23/2019
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