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Been n prozac 20 mg for 3 years would like to wean off under my dr just wondering how hard it would be i am 70 year old female?

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Wean off prozac: A slow taper off prozac, under the supervision of your prescribing physician, is rather easy and uncomplicated and you should do well.

Dr Erwin agreed

Answered 1/25/2021

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