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J've read the aricles, and know that for some people, when using the higest dose of 60mg of fluoxatine, their bulimic symptoms reduced compared to controls, or those on lower doses. But When I was on higher higher dose I wasn't any better with regards to binge / purging. And i felt sleepy and forgetful and irritable a lot of the time. I'm currently changing to Citalopram (After VERY slowly coming off Fluoxatine), so far no sde effects, which condering i had loads when I first started Flu is a bit of a bonus. I was just wondering if anone out there has any knowledge or thoughts about any of the points I have raised. Has your use of fluoxatine ever impacted on your eating habits. Has anyone been on 60mg before? Has anyone been prescribed them for Bulimia (alongside depression!). Or has anyone switched before to Citalopram and noticed anything significant. Any input would be greatly greatly appreciated. it's coming up to a year that this all started, Look forward to hearing from you. Many Thanks, Lucy
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hah trust me I am fully aware that bulimia makes you gain weight in the long run and not the good kind of weight. It was great for a couple years and then the fat started piling on and I was/am too tired from the binging and purging to exercise so I can't even change it, I've proably ruined my body and metabolism, I just hope it is curable.
I am ready for recovery, I'm terrified, but ready. I can't live like this anymore, I have no life and I want to have a healthy body.
I have just finished week 3 of fluoxetine, I have decided to keep a weekly post on here like others, tomorrow is the first day of week four so I will make a post detailing my experience so far. The Binging and purging was better for a bit but has now returned to the same level as before, but I've heard it takes up to 6 weeks for the full effects of flu, so I guess we'll see.
Thanks so much for your reply, it really means a lot to me!
jess2501 pippa85162
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Hi Pippa,
This is an old post but I'm hoping you'll receive my message
You mentioned above that you were hoping to do a weekly post re how you're going with your bulimia/Prozac. Did you end up doing that, and if so can you please provide a link?
I've been in denial about having an ED for a long time, and I've recently been diagnosed with non-purging bulimia with a recommendation to start Prozac & CBT. I'm very worried about the potential for weight gain because I know this will detrimentally affect my mindset (although I understand practically speaking that it's more important to "get better" than it is to worry about my weight - can't help it though).
I'd love to hear how you're going & how you went with this medication.
Jess