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Have been on Prozac for about 3 years.. Was working, but now experiencing some adverse reactions?

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shelbytay
shelbytay

Hi everyone,

I've been on Prozac for about 3 years now. It was working nicely for my depression and anxiety for a while but noticed some adverse reactions after I tried stopping Prozac cold turkey. I told my psychiatrist about this, and he suggested I go back on my Prozac and I did so. I take 40 mg (Two 20 mg capsules) daily. My anxiety is at an all time high, and I've noticed my depression is back. I've been having memory issues, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Should I ask my doctor to taper me off Prozac for good? Will my memory/concentration return to normal after being off Prozac?

Thanks, 

Shelby

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  • pam18344
    pam18344 shelbytay

    Posted

    I think you should go back to your doc Shelby , I've Ben increased from 40 to 60 two weeks ago and felt worse!! Now I'm beginning to feel better and have a review in two weeks timev, I've been on prozac years and would never go cold turkey, so please seek docs advice xx

  • merebear6
    merebear6 shelbytay

    Posted

    Hey Shelby, 

    I’m glad i came across your post because I used to have everyone harass me about slowly tapering and were always like NEVER go cold turkey. but i actually did as of 8 days ago and i haven’t had any severe reactions, really just agitation and irritability but that’s like daily for me lol i feel so much better off of it! 

    • pam18344
      pam18344 merebear6

      Posted

      I did this once and was fine for several weeks , but the the anxiety came back big time and it took me ages for the drug to work again , please be careful!! X
    • merebear6
      merebear6 pam18344

      Posted

      i am on clonazepam twice a day so my anxiety is controlled, and thank you!!
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