How do you ween yourself from Prozac?

Answer 1

Unlike other antidepressants, Prozac has a long half-life so it stays in your system for a while, even after you stop taking it-- it's slowly eliminated from your system so you don't really suffer a dramatic withdrawl. However, as with all antidepressants, you should cut back before stopping. So if you take 40 mg a day, start taking 20 a day for two weeks. Then take 20 every OTHER day for two weeks. Then you can stop completely.

Answer 2

The best way is gradually and under a doctor's supervision. It can take 6-12 weeks of gradual dose reduction to enable cessation of Prozac. I suggest a reduction of 5mg from the daily dose to be made once a week. For best results, contact your doctor.

PJF

Answer 3

Firstly, you should not try to 'ween' yourself from any medication. This is a role for a doctor or specialist nurse. It can be very dangerous to self ween off medication, this being due to not only the possible side effects but you will not know the correct amount of dosage to reduce. So you should consult with your family doctor and advise them that you either wish to come off the drug or wish it reduced. In either case they will help you, give you a structured, safe and monitored reduction plan.