Decreasing an antidepressant

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i am on luvox an ssri and dropped from 200mgs to 175. is it common to get lower stomach aches that come and go the first week of drop.

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    Lynn

    If your tummy is bad talk to your GP. Generally a reduction in the dose will not cause more pain although you may find you will have withdrawal problems as the reductions take effect. This can be normal.

    BOB

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