How long prozac (fluoxetine) could be taken?

Possibly forever: People have been on Prozac (fluoxetine) for 20+ years. There does not appear to be any maximum time or any reason to discontinue it if is working.

Long time: Can be taken as long as necessary. If you feel well it is reasonable to try discontinuing the med under the supervision of your physician. If symptoms return it can be restarted.

Indefinetly: Your physician and you need to discuss how long you should be on your medication. Some patients tolerate the medication well and have responded well, so they remain on it indefinitely. Some others stop after a year of feeling well and completely normal.

It depends....: If this is your first episode of depression, you should stay on the medicine for 9-12 months in order to prevent a relapse. If this is your third episode or more, and the medicine is working, you should stay on a maintenance regiment. Each episode of depression increases the likelihood of a future one. Please consult your md before making any changes.

Prozac (fluoxetine): If prescribed by your physician, and you're also having regular reviews of your condition that document ongoing need, Prozac (fluoxetine) can be continued indefinitely. The problem is that patients may be prescribed this medicine for years, but no psychotherapy is ever provided and no one reviews the course of symptoms to see whether changes in the medication (tapering and stopping?) are advisable.

Depression: Each patient is different. Many people are on that medication for several years. When a patient starts on this medication patient should stay on it for 6 to 9 months after that they try to wean the patient off the medication gradually. See you doctor.