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I recently started taking prozac, i take one pill at noon daily. i want to fast (abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset) for religious reasons. how can i change what time i take my prozac safely so i can fast?

Q: i recently started taking prozac, i take one pill at noon daily. i want to fast (abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset) for religious reasons. how can i change what time i take my prozac safely so i can fast?

: The "once daily" Prozac can be altered to be taken "after sunset" without causing significant effectiveness.

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The "once daily" Prozac can be altered to be taken "after sunset" without causing significant effectiveness.

Answered 10/28/2021

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A member asked:

I recently started taking prozac, i take one pill at noon daily. i want to fast (abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset) for religious reasons. how can i change what time i take my prozac safely so i can fast?

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