Fluoxetine (Prozac)
SSRI with long half-life, easier to taper
Episodes
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#4851: What Half-Life Tells You About Tapering Off Sleep MedsWhy short-half-life drugs are actually harder to quit, and how the bathtub analogy explains it all. -
#3702: The Silent Side Effect of SSRIs60% of patients on SSRIs experience sexual dysfunction. We break down the why and what to do. -
#3527: When SNRIs Beat SSRIs: Pain, Energy & ADHDWhy pick an SNRI when withdrawal is worse? The answer depends on pain, energy, attention, and which molecule we're talking about. -
#3524: The Glutamate Trap: Hangovers, Panic, and the BrainWhy alcohol, caffeine, and poor sleep create a perfect neurochemical storm — and what it reveals about anxiety. -
#3449: Can Therapy Replace Your Antidepressants?Can psychotherapy reduce or eliminate the need for antidepressants? The evidence is more specific than you think. -
#3270: How SSRIs Actually Rewire Your Brain (and What Happens When You Stop)The brain builds an entire scaffold on antidepressants. Why does it get torn down so fast when you stop? -
#1273: Lighting the Dark: The Science of Seasonal DepressionDiscover why your brain stalls in the dark and how "personal satellites" of light can reset your internal clock to beat the winter blues.