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Hang in there

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sarahB2890
sarahB2890

I've been on fluoxetine since January for pmdd disorder

I started on 20 mg and was on that dose for 4 months just recently I had it increased to 40mg and have had different side effects each day

For those just starting out it does get better stick through it its worth it

And don't give up because of temporary side effects any medication takes time for your body to adjust to

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  • Tryin2GetBetter
    Tryin2GetBetter sarahB2890

    Posted

    Can you take 30 and work up to 40
    • sarahB2890
      sarahB2890 Tryin2GetBetter

      Posted

      I'm not sure if it comes in 10mgs to add to it I was told to take two 20's so now I'm on 40

      You could inquire at the pharmacy or doctor

  • jesika28180
    jesika28180 sarahB2890

    Posted

    I have been on flu 20mg for 4 weeks..and upped to 40mg and now on day 6.....I have handled all side effects possible......but I can't take more anxiety and panic...I still have to work..and i have to take xanax...or else I loose it...I hope it starts working soon.
    • sarahB2890
      sarahB2890 jesika28180

      Posted

      It will, I wish we could speed up the process though

      I'm on day 7 of new dose and I'm not having a bad day today

    • jesika28180
      jesika28180 sarahB2890

      Posted

      Yeah. But I have severe anxiety and panic....and i dont see it going down...I'd hope it gets better..I'd don't want to get agoraphobia.
    • sarahB2890
      sarahB2890 jesika28180

      Posted

      It will get better

      Try to find ways to occupy your mind like drawing colouring, learning an instrument I have many games on my phone and tablet and I play instruments (im a music teacher ) I find keeping your mind busy helps with anxiety and stress

      Also a positive outlook is key if you tell yourself this is temporary and it WILL get better it helps to stay positive and lessens the problems

      It may not take it all away but it will help

      Hang in there

  • andy16601
    andy16601 sarahB2890

    Posted

    I did'nt take fluoxetine until aged 50 and I had had depression and anxiety most of my life.

    I found that the side effects of headaches and feelng very sleepy lasted for a few months gradually lessening.

    ​Remember a talk by a medic from England and he was v positive about the use of antidepressents and suggested staying on them for longer to safeguard ones stability .

    ​If I ever talk to others the response is positive and the sense of them taking the edge off the pain seems a constant benefit and enabling on to hope that life events will level out a bit and improvement will arrive.

    Stick at it and v best you will get better.

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