Why do people decide to stop taking Prozac or Fluoxetine?

There are many reasons that people choose to discontinue Prozac: 1) They have had only one bout of depression and have worked through it, probably with a combination of an SSRI (The class of drug that Prozac is) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). read more

There are many reasons that people choose to discontinue Prozac: 1) They have had only one bout of depression and have worked through it, probably with a combination of an SSRI (The class of drug that Prozac is) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). read more

Antidepressants have a well-established history of causing violent side effects, including suicide and homicide. In fact, five of the top 10 most violence-inducing drugs have been found to be antidepressants. read more

Fact: Most people who take antidepressants for a first-time episode of depression need to take them continuously for six to nine months, not necessarily a lifetime. Once an antidepressant gets depression under control, you should work with your doctor to decide when to stop your medication and then decrease your dose gradually. read more