Prozac. Discontinuation

What happens when you stop taking Prozac. I have taken it for 35 years and currently take 40 mg a day. What is the best way to stop?

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Hello, Kate! How are you?

It would best to speak to your doctor, so they can help you set up a slow tapering schedule. Prozac is an SSRI that has a relatively long half-life, so it's usually easier to stop that most of the others, but you may still experience some withdrawal effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, rebound depression, rebound anxiety, weight gain and vaginal bleeding.

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