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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 13, 2023 | Replies (75)

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Thank you for this info, Lisa. I hear so much about withdrawal side effects that I’m surprised you feel well enough to go on and off the drug as you describe. I just want something to work!

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@annedodrill44 - I was told that with fluoxetine/Prozac, I could just drop down any day to the 20 mg from the 40 mg. This is definitely different than with other antidepressants/anti-anxiety meds where you have to go super slow. I have to admit, I've noted some increased anxiety with going down to the 20 mg, but not that bad. My "munchies" have decreased. I had noticed that often I was reaching for a snack to have while I was at my computer when on the 40 mg, where normally I'm not a huge snacker.

Not sure I'm ready to go to the 20 mg yet. We'll see. The doctor did say anytime was okay to start going down, but that further into winter or spring was more ideal.