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What Causes Insomnia And Anxiety?
I was on 10 mg of Prozac for over 25years. a month or 6 weeks ago my doctor took me off of the Prozac due to low sodium in my system. I did fine. A week and a half ago I experienced a death in the family that was very upsetting. So, I put myself back on Prozac Sept. 9th, 2016. Since then I have had anxiety and insomnia. So, two day ago I stopped taking the Prozac. I did get a couple of good nights of sleep. But tonight the insomnia has returned. Do you think after about 5 days the Prozac will be out of my system and I can return to normal . I have NEVER had problems with insomnia. And do you think the Prozac is the problem.
Tue, 30 Apr 2019
Hi,
Improper usage of Prozac is the biggest problem as you are abruptly discontinuing it after prompt usage. It's better to consult a psychiatrist before that. However, now, for such symptoms, benzodiazepines like Alprazolam may be needed to overcome insomnia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin
General & Family Physician
Improper usage of Prozac is the biggest problem as you are abruptly discontinuing it after prompt usage. It's better to consult a psychiatrist before that. However, now, for such symptoms, benzodiazepines like Alprazolam may be needed to overcome insomnia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin
General & Family Physician
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