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Posted by Heather on May 8, 1999, at 2:20:36
Dr. Bob I was wondering if you know about any withdrawl after taking prozac I have taken it for about 9 months and have been off for a week and a half. If you could email me back that would be great thanks. Heather
Posted by saintjames on May 8, 1999, at 22:26:12
In reply to prozac withdrawl, posted by Heather on May 8, 1999, at 2:20:36
> Dr. Bob I was wondering if you know about any withdrawl after taking prozac I have taken it for about 9 months and have been off for a week and a half. If you could email me back that would be great thanks. Heather
James here....
Dr Bob will not e-mail you back as that is not how this board works. Prozac has a long 1/2 life and after 1 dose it stays in your system over a week, gradually moving out of your system. Therefor it is unlikely to have 'Prozac withdrawal"
j
Posted by Mary on May 10, 1999, at 0:05:19
In reply to Re: prozac withdrawl, posted by saintjames on May 8, 1999, at 22:26:12
> > Dr. Bob I was wondering if you know about any withdrawl after taking prozac I have taken it for about 9 months and have been off for a week and a half. If you could email me back that would be great thanks. Heather
>
> James here....
>
> Dr Bob will not e-mail you back as that is not how this board works. Prozac has a long 1/2 life and after 1 dose it stays in your system over a week, gradually moving out of your system. Therefor it is unlikely to have 'Prozac withdrawal"
>
> James: Please read more before giving advice and ask questions of Heather like why is she coming here and asking for advice? Is she having any problems different than before or after coming off the medication. Heather has been on Prozac for 9 months and may (note may) have some different sensations, but should report any of her doubts to her own doctor. When people who are told you won't have any problems with withdrawal and then they have different sensations or problems coming off a drug, it is just more frustrating (esp. if they were a bit depressed before)because they start thinking it's another depression or anxiety problem when in fact if they wait things can get better. Check with the drug manufactor, it can take up to 80 days for the wash period to be complete, per their post marketing studies. Prozac is in the blood brain barrier and does not metabolize like most drugs do. Even though it may be gradually leaving your system it's still leaving with no replacement.
Heather do you have any problems and have you disscussed this with your doctor? I hope you do not, but if so hang in there your body needs to adjust from taking away medications. Best to you
Posted by saintjames on May 10, 1999, at 14:48:33
In reply to Re: prozac withdrawl, posted by Mary on May 10, 1999, at 0:05:19
> > James: Please read more before giving advice and ask questions of Heather like why is she coming here and asking for advice?
Mary...
If you have a differing opinion please post it
but don't critisise my posts.j
Posted by Mary on May 14, 1999, at 22:42:00
In reply to Re: prozac withdrawl, posted by saintjames on May 10, 1999, at 14:48:33
> > > James: Please read more before giving advice and ask questions of Heather like why is she coming here and asking for advice?
>
> Mary...
>
> If you have a differing opinion please post it
> but don't critisise my posts.
>
> j
Didn't mean to critisise, just it's very near and dear to me .... I've lived though a very hard last 2 plus yrs. because of permanate side effects that were " highly unlikly " and only have progressivly worst quility of life to look forward to. I apologize.
Mary
Posted by Juanita on June 28, 2000, at 22:02:24
In reply to Re: prozac withdrawl, posted by Mary on May 14, 1999, at 22:42:00
> > > > James: Please read more before giving advice and ask questions of Heather like why is she coming here and asking for advice?
> >
> > Mary...
> >
> > If you have a differing opinion please post it
> > but don't critisise my posts.
> >
> > j
> Didn't mean to critisise, just it's very near and dear to me .... I've lived though a very hard last 2 plus yrs. because of permanate side effects that were " highly unlikly " and only have progressivly worst quility of life to look forward to. I apologize.
> Mary>>Mary...I hear you....I was on prozac for 9 months..now off it and soon to be put back on it. There are withdrawl symptoms that people don't like to admit to. I feel like I am starting all over again with this and I hate it.
Juanita
Posted by saul on December 12, 2000, at 22:28:22
In reply to Re: prozac withdrawl, posted by Juanita on June 28, 2000, at 22:02:24
My wife is having intense false labor cramps. The doctors found nothing , she wonders if it might be prozac withdrawal. Has anyone heard of that?
Posted by Cam W. on December 13, 2000, at 0:25:25
In reply to prozac withdrawl, posted by saul on December 12, 2000, at 22:28:22
> My wife is having intense false labor cramps. The doctors found nothing , she wonders if it might be prozac withdrawal. Has anyone heard of that?
Saul - I hope you don't mind me asking you a few questions, to get a feel for your situation.
1) Did the doctor call these cramps Braxton-Hicks contractions?
2) Approximately how far along is she (in weeks) into the pregnancy?
3) Is this your wife's first pregnancy?
4) How old is she? (a range will do)
5) How long ago did she stop taking the Prozac?
6) How long had she been taking the Prozac before stopping it?
7) For what condition was she taking it?
8) Why did she stop taking it?
9) How is she feeling mentally? (other than scared and worried = my wife and I have been there, twice)
10) With regard to her condition; have the symptoms come back or are they still in remission?
I hope that this isn't asking too much, but I will be able to give a more detailed answer with more info. Sorry that it looks like a pop quiz.
BTW - I have probably never seen true withdrawl symptoms after someone stops Prozac. The half-life of the drug is too long. Actually, Prozac is used to treat serotonin withdrawl when antidepressants like Effexor™ (venlafaxine), Luvox™ (fluvoxamine) and sometimes Paxil™ (paroxetine) and Zoloft™ (sertraline).
Hope this alleviates some stress and hope to hear from you soon. - Cam
Posted by Mrcam on August 16, 2001, at 8:54:19
In reply to Re: prozac withdrawl, posted by Mary on May 14, 1999, at 22:42:00
> > > > James: Please read more before giving advice and ask questions of Heather like why is she coming here and asking for advice?
> >
> > Mary...
> >
> > If you have a differing opinion please post it
> > but don't critisise my posts.
> >
> > j
> Didn't mean to critisise, just it's very near and dear to me .... I've lived though a very hard last 2 plus yrs. because of permanate side effects that were " highly unlikly " and only have progressivly worst quility of life to look forward to. I apologize.
> MaryMary I have a question for you. I stupidly cold turkey quit Prozac a month ago & am wondering if I'm suffering from withdrawls . The doctor said they should have only lasted a few weeks but I'm feeling very strange. I have severe headaches, dizzy spells, disorented, when I move my head or even my eyes I feel like my brain is rattleing, & I constantly feel like I'm going to pass out. PLEASE HELP if you can. Am I dyeing or do I need to get back on it?
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