Posted by SLS on August 22, 2005, at 20:30:55 [reposted on August 22, 2005, at 21:46:35 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Prozac Withdrawal - need advice - going off meds, posted by Velodog2 on August 19, 2005, at 15:37:38
Hi.
The more gradually you withdraw an antidepressant, the less likely you are to relapse.
At this point, it would be difficult to judge whether you are experiencing a temporary depressive rebound from going "cold turkey" or actually relapsing, in which case you will need to return to the Prozac.
I know if it were me, after 4 weeks, I would return to the Prozac, wait a few months, and try to taper gradually. If the depression returns under these conditions, it might indicate that you will need to return to Prozac until perhaps a completely new treatment can produce an actual cure. This may or may not occur in our lifetimes. Do what you need to in order to function and feel better.
- Scott
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