Q: i want to stop taking my prozac 20mg straight away is this alright
Gary,
Medications should not just be stopped. Talk with your doctor about this. He can prescribe a lower dose and help you taper off.
Teri
GARY, DON'T STOP TAKING PROZAC OR ANY ANTI-DEPRESSION MEDICINE RIGHT AWAY. TRY A WEEK WITH 1/2 THE DOSE . THEN ANOTHER WEEK WITH 1/2 OF THE 1/2...A 1/4. OF COUSE YOU SHOULD TELL THE DR. YOU WANT OFF. I CAN TELL YOU FROM EXPERIENCE AND STOPPING AN ANTI-DEPREEION MED RIGHT AWAY DUE TO A SIDE EFFECT. SUCH MISERY AND CRYING, CRYING. GOOD LUCK AND PLEASE DON'T DO SOMETHING THAT WILL MAKE YOU VERY SAD
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