Switching from Sertraline to Fluoxetine???

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I was on 50mg of Sertraline, I have gone ‘cold turkey’ without any withdrawal symptoms. 

My GP did not specify how long after stopping the Sertraline, I should start the Fluoxetine.

Has anyone any previous experience with switching, how long should I wait?

(I’m 22, if that matters)

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    dr d,

    i am currently on 25mg sertraline which i have taken for the last three days. i was on 50mgs before that. i am wanting to start 20mgs fluoxitine. how can i do this effectively? i take this medication for ocd and want to be without for as little time as possible.

    tia

    k.

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    dr d,

    i am currently on 25mg sertraline which i have taken for the last three days. i was on 50mgs before that. i am wanting to start 20mgs fluoxitine. how can i do this effectively? i take this medication for ocd and want to be without for as little time as possible.

    tia

    k.

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