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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Prozac
Question: Hello. I am currently taking 60 mgs of Prozac and 36mgs of Concerta. I really want to get off of Prozac; I don't feel it is working. The Concerta is helping with my ADD I am hoping I will get even better results from the Concerta if I go off the Prozac. I know to take the necessary time to taper off of Prozac. I have suffered from depression life long and have been on pretty much every medication out there with no success. So, I'm thinking there is no point on being on it anymore and looking into alternatives.
Brief Answer:
natural supplements like 5-htp, omega-3 fatty acids.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.
You can taper prozac gradually.
Reduce the dose by 20mg every two weeks.
No antidepressants have worked for you.
You can try natural supplements like omega 3 fatty acids, 5-HTP, S-adenosyl methionine if not taken earlier.
Kindly discuss this with your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
natural supplements like 5-htp, omega-3 fatty acids.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.
You can taper prozac gradually.
Reduce the dose by 20mg every two weeks.
No antidepressants have worked for you.
You can try natural supplements like omega 3 fatty acids, 5-HTP, S-adenosyl methionine if not taken earlier.
Kindly discuss this with your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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