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I have gotten down to 5mg of Prozac. I stopped taking it completely about two weeks ago and now having brain zaps. I am starting back at the 5mg. How am i supposed to ween down?  Do i cut the pill or shave it on a grater?  Any help is greatly appreciated.  I want off of it completely but I cant stand the brain zaps.

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Hi and welcome to SA,

 

I am really pleased that you found SA so soon after stopping your drug.  What you are experiencing is a withdrawal symptom from stopping the drug too quickly.  Dr Joseph Glenmullen's WD Symptoms Checklist

 

SA recommends tapering by no more than 10% of the previous dose with a hold of about 4 weeks to allow the brain to adapt to not getting as much of the drug.  Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Reinstating is the only known way to reduce the withdrawal symptoms.  Post #1:  About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms 

 

This topic explains how to get a small dose:  Tips for tapering off Prozac (fluoxetine)

 

This is your own Intro topic where you can ask questions about your own situation and journal your progress.

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Welcome, LanaGayle.

 

You might have tapered a bit too fast, reinstating a very small amount, even 0.5mg Prozac, might be enough to stop the withdrawal symptoms. You'd taper off by tiny amounts later.

 

As Chessie suggested,  Tips for tapering off Prozac (fluoxetine explains how to make a liquid to take a small dose.

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