Prozac- Anyone had problem w/ stopping immediatly? - Drug Interactions / Side Effects Message Board

Luvcarosel · 08-28-2001, 03:44 PM

I had to stop taking prozac because my insurance ran out. Iam worried about what i might experience. Has anyone ever gone through this? What can the dangers be
if any? Thanks so much.... My husband lost his job as a result i cant affored to purchase the drug to expensive.

Gail · 08-28-2001, 10:42 PM

This would be a good question to ask on the depression board.

Have you asked you dr. about getting samples? Also, some companies have patient assistance programs for those having difficulties affording their meds. You would have to go through your dr. for that too.

Good luck,
Gail

djremix · 10-22-2001, 08:37 AM

hi,
Try buying the medicine from abroad. the generic prozac(fluxotine) is now available for around 65$ for 50 pills 20mg i think. or you may find the real brand cheaper. here the 14 tabs are around $25.
OR
consult a doctor, maybe if your depression isnt severe enough, you can substitute it with 5-htp supplements. 60 tabs of 100mg CAN be found for 12$ (usually retail for around 30$)
this, imo, is a better solution as it is natural and does not cause long term change/deformations to the serotonogenic systems and the 5-ht nuerons.

as always check your doctor, and check with another doctor if he cannot convince you.

good luck.

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This, was an opinion!

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WL042901 · 12-07-2001, 05:16 PM

Sorry I know you wrote your post several months ago, so this is a bit after the fact. You shouldn't stop any mood altering drug cold turkey because in most cases you will experience withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, restlessness, fatigue, etc. You should always try to ween yourself gradually to lessen the side effects. Or if you can't afford prescription meds, you can ask your doctor about herbal alternatives like St. John's Wort, Kava Kava, Valerian Root, etc. Good luck, I know what it's like to lose your medical benefits and I agree it sucks...

kforce · 01-28-2002, 08:15 AM

i get my prozac from a website. its pretty cheap- 90 20mg pills for 105.00. you dont even need a prescription to order it. just type in prozac on google and you should find the website.