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Old 07-23-2013, 10:51 PM
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ReadyAtLast
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I've just come off Prozac. Whilst it was easing depression it was making me so numb and making my anxiety worse. since going on I've realized it's one of the anti-ds that can increase anxiety so pretty annoyed by doc even prescribed it.

Anyway,I saw my doc who advised tapering off,1 every other day for 2 weeks then 1 every 3 days for another 2 weeks. the side effects of coming off were allegedly simialr to going on them so I was prepared. I tapered for a while but then stopped cold turkey as felt better. IN NO WAY AM I SUGGESTING THIS just saying what I did. I had some sleep issues and mild headaches but nothing near the horrendous side effects when going on them.That said,I've read prozac is one of the easiest to come off. I've been totally off 2 weeks now and feel so much better plus sleepingbetter.

I know you said you'reseeing your doc soon. Have you already seen them? It's advisable to see your doc before you come off/start a taper as everyone isdifferent.goodluck
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