Anonymous asked this question on 5/12/2000:

someone here or in another category / forum / whatever told me that prozac is "addictive" it was either "spirit" or "spiritual" or some name like that

is this true? i dont want to take anything taht is addictive

thanks

grwolfe4268 gave this response on 5/12/2000:

Prozac is addictive, and can have a different effects on people. Not everyone has the same effect from taking Prozac.

Anytime you are given a medication from a doctor you should NEVER take it on your self to discontinue taking it.

The withdrawal effects could be very dangerious to the person.

Go speak to your doctor pertaining to your feeling about taking this medication, and he will give you advise on what to do.

He can take you off Prozac, but he will moslikely do it in steps.

He may try another type of drug, to help with what you are going through.

Prozac and another other drug is good for a certain amount of time if a person is having trouble dealing with life in a certain area.

But I want to repeat this: DON'T TAKE YOURSELF OFF YOUR MEDICATION. If you feel your doctor is not giving the proper treatment then go see someone else(maybe onther doctor) for his advise in the matter.

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