Posted by Dinah on April 21, 2010, at 8:28:37
In reply to forced to stop Prozac cold turkey, posted by sunnydays on April 20, 2010, at 18:21:54
Hi sunny.
That sounds like a scary experience. I hope you're feeling better physically at least.
Stopping any psych med abruptly is bound to bring all sorts of nasty withdrawal symptoms, as well as rebound depression. I experienced it, I think, going off Risperdal after only a couple of weeks and I wasn't even on it for depression. It will probably get better once your body readjusts. I'm not sure of the withdrawal period for Prozac.
Do you think maybe a psychiatrist with experience in medical issues might be a better bet than a GP? Even if it's just a consultation? I'll bet there are some that are used to dealing with patients who have health issues. And they're more likely to have intimate knowledge of antidepressants. Maybe your doctors could recommend someone?
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