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MLew

Tapering: Prozac

reinstated

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8th Prozac Update - Feeling Poor

July 12, 2026··
taper update
Feeling poor. Been having bouts of fatigue, gi upset, appetite changes, and flu-like symptoms.

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Mood (/10)

Prozac — 30 mg — 30 years — reinstated
Cold Turkey from 60 mg - August 2025
Reinstated 10 mg - December 29, 2025. For about 6 weeks.
Hospitalized - February 11 - 17, 2026
Increased to 30 mg - February 21, 2026

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Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff1mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Congrats on the cut! Hoping the symptoms subside and youre feeling better soon. I sent you a dm :)

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Catina
CatinaStaff1mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Sorry for your symptoms @MLew. Have you had a chance to check the Symptoms & Self-Care section of the Forums? There is some helpful information in there on how to deal with these things. I hope things level out soon!

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

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