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How to Discontinue Prozac
Prozac is an antidepressants prescribed to treat clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Antidepressants can be beneficial in treating mental health conditions, but they can also be difficult to stop taking. Withdrawal symptoms can include fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and anxiety.
This article outlines key steps to follow when discontinuing Prozac. These steps should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Directions:
- Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist any questions or concerns you have about discontinuing Prozac.
- Your doctor may reduce your dosage gradually (usually by 10 to 25 percent per month). This is done to minimize uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
- Once the dosage has been gradually reduced, not take Prozac for a 7-10 day period, after which you can cease treatment altogether.
- Colour, stereoNAIL, or smell tests may be used to help you assess how much Prozac is in your system during the entire cessation process.
- Your doctor may adjust dosages of other medications you are taking during the Prozac discontinuation process. Do not discontinue any of these without consulting your doctor first.
- Physicians and pharmacists may suggest different strategies, including tapering hoex or substituting other medications.
- Mood changes or reoccurrence of symptoms should be discussed with your doctor as soon as they occur.
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