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Phoenix76 Tapering off of Prozac


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Unlike paxil, prozac comes in capsule form and so cannot be broken into pieces. What do those of you who are trying to wean themselves off prozac do? And can anyone tell me whether it is easier to get clean of prozac than paxil/seroxat? 

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Hello Phoenix,

 

Would you like to start an Intro topic for yourself so all your info stays in one place and we can help you better?  http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/forum/3-introductions-and-updates/

 

Here is the information about tapering Prozac

 

Welcome to s/a

Karen

2010  Fluoxetine 20mg.  2011  Escitalopram 20mg.  2013 Tapered badly and destabilised CNS.  Effexor 150mg. 

2015 Begin using info at SurvivingAntidepressants.  Cut 10% - bad w/d 2 months, held 1 month. 

Micro-tapering: four weekly 0.4% cuts, hold 4 weeks (struggling with symptoms).

8 month hold.

2017 Micro-tapering: four weekly 1% cuts, hold 4 weeks (symptoms almost non-existent).

2020 Still micro-tapering. Just over 2/3 of the way off effexor. Minimal symptoms, - and sleeping well.
Supplements: Fish oil, vitamin C, iron, oat-straw tea, nettle tea.

2023 December - Now on 5 micro-beads Effexor. Minimal symptoms but much more time needed between drops. Symptoms begin to increase.

2024 April - Updosed to 6 microbeads - immediate increase in symptoms for 4 days. Decreased to 5 microbeads.

 'The possibility of renewal exists so long as life exists.'  Dr Gabor Mate.

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Welcome, Phoenix.

 

I've moved this topic to act as your Intro topic.

 

Please read the link KarenB gave you -- all about tapering Prozac -- and post questions and updates in this topic.

This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner.

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Hi Phoenix and welcome to SA,

 

It's really good that you have joined SA.  The members are very supportive and encouraging and there is a lot of information here.  If you want to look for information it is best to use a search engine and type in survivingantidepressants.org + topic.  If you can't find what you are looking for, please ask here in your topic.

 

Please put your Withdrawal History in Signature  Please include ALL drugs, dates, doses and how you decreased/increased.  Having your complete drug history will help us to make suggestions based on your individual situation.  It will also make it easier to answer your questions.  Please remember to update your signature as you change doses so it remains current and can be seen at a glance.  Thank you.

 

You can ask questions in your Intro/Update topic and use it to journal your progress.  Click FOLLOW (top right) and you will be notified when someone responds.  You can also save your topic as a favourite so you can find it again.

 

I'm going to list some links for you to check out:

 

Introduction to AD Withdrawal Syndrome

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Brain Remodelling (Rhi's Description of Brain Healing)


Video:  Healing From Antidepressants - Patterns of Recovery

 

What should I expect from my doctor about withdrawal symptoms?


How do you talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal?

 

Once we know the details of your drug history we will be better able to offer suggestions.

* NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA *

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED:  (6 year taper)      0mg Pristiq  on 13th November 2021

ADs since ~1992:  25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq:  50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity)  Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021   LAST DOSE 0.0025mg

Post 0 updates start here    My tapering program     My Intro (goes to tapering graph)

 VIDEO:   Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management

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I've merged your new topic with this existing one:  great-britain-members-please-check-in-here

 

You also have one here:  support-group-colchester-essex-uk

 

* NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA *

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED:  (6 year taper)      0mg Pristiq  on 13th November 2021

ADs since ~1992:  25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq:  50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity)  Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021   LAST DOSE 0.0025mg

Post 0 updates start here    My tapering program     My Intro (goes to tapering graph)

 VIDEO:   Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management

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