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What happens if i quit prozac (fluoxetine) cold turkey?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prozac (fluoxetine): Prozac (fluoxetine) has long half-life, but some withdrawal can still occur within 3-7 days of discontinuing the medication.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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