Prozac Withdrawal, Fluoxetine Tapering Help, Side Effects and Alternatives | Alternative to Meds.

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This Q&A session with the Founder of Alternative to Meds Center, Lyle Murphy, Top questions about Prozac Withdrawal, and Fluoxetine Withdrawal are covered.
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1. What is Prozac? Prozac is an SSRI antidepressant

2. What is Prozac prescribed for? Prozac is used to treat depression, and also sometimes obsessive-compulsive disorder and bulimia.

3. Is Prozac Different than other SSRI's? Yes, it has a much longer half-life than most other SSRI's
1 to 3 days after short-term use and 4 to 6 days after long-term administration.

4. Is Prozac an effective bridge medication versus other antidepressants? The longer half-life makes Prozac generally easier to withdrawal from than other SSRIs or SNRIs like Effexor and Cymbalta.

To read more about Prozac Withdrawal and Fluoxetine visit:
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5. What are natural Prozac Alternatives?

Natural Alternatives to Prozac Include
Individual CBT
Group CBT
Other forms of counseling such as DBT
Exercise
Tryptophan
Sam-e, Omega Fatty Acids, Saint Johns Wort7
Avoid refined carbs, sugars, caffeine, food additives
Testing for and clearing out neurotoxins lodged in the body

To read more about Prozac Alternatives and Fluoxetine alternatives visit:
https://www.alternativetomeds.....com/blog/prozac-alte

6. What helps with Prozac Tapering? Transitioning over to tryptophan is what is often done at Alternative to Meds Center, however, it is not advised to do both tryptophan and Prozac in combination long-term because of the possibility to develop serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is where there is too much serotonin and the condition is rare but could be fatal.

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Nothing in this video or on this description should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor regarding these topics or consider admission to the Alternative to Meds Center where you will be under the care of a doctor during your process.

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Prozac Side Effects Info;
The most troubling side effect for Prozac is the risk of suicide, and unexpected episodes of rage or violence, especially in the initial period of starting to take the drug.

Some people do not report any Prozac side effects or report only mild reactions. Others experience a range of adverse effects from mild to moderate to severe. Such reactions may lead to a decision to begin a program of getting off Prozac. For those considering Prozac cessation, a Prozac taper should only be attempted with professional medical help and guidance.

Some Prozac side effects include:

Elevated mood
Symptoms of low blood sugar, which can induce tachycardia, cold sweats, chills, shakiness, anxiety, unsteady gait, loss of balance, confusion, etc.
Nausea
Hot flashes

Headaches
Loss of appetite
Anxiety
Diarrhea
Tremors
Dry mouth
Sweating
Upset stomach, vomiting
Pain
Weakness
Strange dreams
Changes in vision
Yawning
Tiredness, drowsiness, may affect ability to drive or operate machinery
Nervousness
Decreased sex drive
Anorgasmia
Indigestion

Below are some side effects that are less commonly reported, some of which may require immediate medical intervention to avoid serious health risk:

Serotonin syndrome, life-threatening toxic reaction, coma, seizure, unconsciousness, rigidity, sudden fever, delirium, death is possible.

Hyponatremia or symptoms of low sodium such as seizure, confusion, weakness, thirst.
Serious allergic reaction, rash, hives, itching, swelling, etc.

Convulsions or seizures

Suicidal behaviors and agitated behaviors or thoughts, feeling restless, agitated, anxious, aggressive, hostile, overly emotional, feeling of wanting to hurt oneself, feeling of wanting to hurt others.
Signs of bleeding in the stomach such as black tarry stool, vomiting blood, frequent nosebleeds, etc., which can occur because of decreased coagulation of blood platelets.

Signs of liver problems including nausea, yellowing of the skin or eye-whites, dark urine, pale stools, itching, etc.

Enlargement of breasts or discharge of milk from the breasts.

Unusual body or facial movements or tics, involuntary movements.

Mania, uncontrolled speech, thoughts, impulsive behaviors.

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