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I need some advice on whether to stop taking prozac (fluoxetine). what are common reasons to stop?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac (fluoxetine): Intolerable side-effects or if advised by your doctor.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I need some advice on whether to stop taking prozac (fluoxetine). what are common reasons to stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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