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Does stopping prozac (fluoxetine) suddenly (low to moderate dose) cause major long term consequences, such as brain damage and iq loss?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac (fluoxetine): None of the above. Prozac (fluoxetine) has long half-life & can stay in your system for up to 72 hours, but be aware of some withdrawal symptoms after you stop, and let your doctor know.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/16/2017

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