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For What Am I Prescribed Fluanxol 100 Mg?

Im due for 100mg fluanxol today. i want to stop it because of major side-effect that last about2-3 days. Do the math it around 78 days in a year.I'd love to come off it. When i ask what is does not one dr answered me. I need guidance. Would i have to be put in detox to do this?
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Fluanxol is an antipsychotic medicine. It usually come in 0.5mg and 3mg tablet preparations. You can stop it directly. If an antipsychotic is to be taken, take a safer one like olanzapine or risperidone.
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For What Am I Prescribed Fluanxol 100 Mg?

Hello, Fluanxol is an antipsychotic medicine. It usually come in 0.5mg and 3mg tablet preparations. You can stop it directly. If an antipsychotic is to be taken, take a safer one like olanzapine or risperidone. Thanks.