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Tapering: Prozac

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Illinos

Hi, I'm PeggyB

September 15, 2026··
I am 63 and was at a good place in my life and started to taper from 40mg of fluoxetine down to 20 mg with the advice of my doctor. After experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms my doctor advised me to go back up to 40 mg. I have been on 40 mg for 9 weeks and still have not stabilized. It’s been extremely difficult. I’m here for support and hope.

Prozac — 40 — 20 years — holding

3 Replies

Catina
Catina3d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi @PeggyB, a very warm welcome to you! We're happy to have you here, and you'll be in good company since there are many members in your situation. A large reduction followed by a large updose can sensitize the nervous system. Give yourself lots of time to stabilize as it can take some time. What symptoms are you dealing with at the moment? https://taper.community/thread/ff7ce496-025a-4391-95b4-cdd0063f092b If it were me I wouldn't make any more changes until things leveled out. After that, definitely reduce by a lesser amount. If you're not familiar with Hyperbolic tapering, you can learn about it in the Resources section. Do you need help discussing this with your doctor? If so, here is some information that will help: https://taper.community/thread/dbb2cdbb-bb3d-4bb9-93ab-b33de4a3fd0b https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-tapering We look forward to supporting you during this difficult time. There are many other members who are holding while they continue to stabilize. Hang in there, it does get better! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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PeggyB3h ago
Prozac · holding
Hi Catina, thank you for your response. I am planning to hold at 40mg until I feel much better. I’m very worried since it’s been almost 10 weeks back up at 40mg and my symptoms are still very intense! Any support I can get is appreciated.

Prozac — 40 — 20 years — holding

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PeggyB2h ago
Prozac · holding
Thank you ! We need all the encouragement we can get!

Prozac — 40 — 20 years — holding

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