How long do Prozac withdrawal symptoms last and what are the withdrawal sypmtoms?

Answer 1

I have been on Prozac for 8 years. I quit cold turkey a month ago and still have brain zaps and fatigue. My withdrawl symptoms were bad the first week and then gradually got better. Week 3 was good as far as the withdrawls were very mild. And, now in week 4 the withdrawls are extreme. My brain zaps are strong, but only when I move my head from side to side.

Everything I have read states that withdrawl symptoms can last up to 3 months. I pray that I get better soon. I must say that even with the withdrawls, I am still happy to be off Prozac. I feel like a new man!

Answer 2

I began decreasing my dose of lamictal about 4 weeks ago. I did it way too fast because the withdrawal symptoms have been pure hell. For the last week and a half I have not taken any lamictal at all and I have experienced headaches worse than any I've ever had in my life. I've also had a lot of dizziness and a vibration feeling in my head/neck that is very hard to explain. It is what I would imagine a very light electric pulse to feel like. Fortunately, I think I have been through the worst of it, as the last 3 days have been easier to manage. The headaches have decreased, as well as the vibration feeling I described. I still feel a bit dizzy when I'm moving around though. I would never want to go through this again. The meds did great things for me, but I am looking to expand my family and cannot continue to take lamictal during my pregnancy. I may get back on the meds afterwards, but I will have to think long and hard before doing so, because I cannot see myself going through this withdrawal again.....