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The "Prozac Bridge": A Smarter Way to Discontinue Antidepressants
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The "Prozac Bridge": A Smarter Way to Discontinue Antidepressants

Stopping an antidepressant like an SSRI can be difficult. There are techniques available to make the process easier, such as using fluoxetine as a bridge.

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