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Can Discontinuation Of Prodep Cause Problems?

My daughter 34yrs old was taking prodep 20mg for a few days fro depression and stopped as she felt better. after two days she develpoped a severe pain in the wrist and after taking priodep she got immense relief..Is there any connection/ pl. let me know. sheela
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Dear Mrs. Sheela

I went through your query and appreciate your concern for your daughter. Prodep is Fluoxetine which is an anti-depressant medication. Anti-depressant medications should be continued for few months even after the patient feels alright in order to prevent any relapse or recurrence of symptoms.

Her having pain in wrist might be a result of discontinuation effect of fluoxetine. Whenever the anti-depressant medications have to be stopped, they should be tapered and withdrawn rather than stopping suddenly to prevent any discontinuation symptoms.

In your daughter's case, I would advise that you discuss with the psychiatrist about continuation of fluoxetine.

I do hope that i was able to help with your problem.

Best wishes,

Dr. Sunil Gupta


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Can Discontinuation Of Prodep Cause Problems?

Dear Mrs. Sheela I went through your query and appreciate your concern for your daughter. Prodep is Fluoxetine which is an anti-depressant medication. Anti-depressant medications should be continued for few months even after the patient feels alright in order to prevent any relapse or recurrence of symptoms. Her having pain in wrist might be a result of discontinuation effect of fluoxetine. Whenever the anti-depressant medications have to be stopped, they should be tapered and withdrawn rather than stopping suddenly to prevent any discontinuation symptoms. In your daughter s case, I would advise that you discuss with the psychiatrist about continuation of fluoxetine. I do hope that i was able to help with your problem. Best wishes, Dr. Sunil Gupta