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Is it dangerous to take prozac (fluoxetine) on and off / inconsistently?
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Prozac (fluoxetine) use: Should be undertaken for management of a specific well defined condition ( major depression ) or as an adjunct to bipolar disorder. Intermittent use is not recommended for a number of reasons. it can in be used in rare instances to help with coming off another SSRI antidepressant. Because it is inaffective in short term use ( it takes 10 to 25 days to work and may require dose titration )
Answered 6/28/2016
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