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Hi I've been on citalopram 40 mg. I tried lowering and it messed me up. I was upped to 60 mg citalopram to even me out so they could lower me back down. But a manufacturer change in medicine messed that up. Was switched over to fluoxetine Dec 8th 60 mg. by a cross taper. The 60 was about to drive me nuts so my psychologist lowered it to 40 mg on Jan 2nd. (So seven weeks tomorrow on 40.) At nearly 4 weeks I started feeling better for almost two weeks and thought my good days were here. But last week on Jan 15th I went backwards and not feeling real well with side effects tight chest, heart burn, spaced out, ears ringing, and anxiety a.m. and depression noon to afternoon. Today (nearly 1weeks into this set back) has been the worst so far I broke down this afternoon after work and haven't been able to settle down too much yet just crying uncontrollable. My poor wife just wanna be well and strong for her and my kids. Is this part of the adjustment phase I mean is it normal for the medicine? People have said it is but I just need some reassurance. Does this get better?
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lookingonwards danny06999
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The cross taper how did they work that? Do not tell me they just switched you over to 60mg straight off?
danny06999 lookingonwards
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Thanks for replying lookingonwards. They worked me down on the cit over a month at the same time increasing the fluox to 60. It was rough. Still rough. Like I told Kate I had some good days around two weeks then the rug got yanked out from under me. When I'm down trying to get some sort of direction it makes me question if it's gonna get better. I've seen some of your posts as well and it helps to see those that's went through it. I've been praying and trusting the Lord will bring me through it.
angelajean81 danny06999
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I just spent the last 30 min reading this thread. Wow! I am so sorry you are having so much trouble for so long.
I was on Flu 3 years ago and it worked great. Only side effect I remember was feeling like I couldn't get a deep enough breath unless I yawned. Eventually, that went away. Then I pay my insurance when I moved to TX. So for the least 3 years I have been untreated.
My anxiety seemed to follow my monthly cycle until 3 weeks ago when it came out of where. I now have insurance again so I went to see my GP. He started me on 10mg Flu for a week then bump to 20mg.
The first week was hell. I would wake up 3 am with severe anxiety until about 2 pm. I have a nervous stomach so anxiety makes me throw up. I barley ate anything because either I was sick or the thought of food was unappealing.
Yesterday was my first does of 20mg. I felt fair all morning but great in the evening. My appetite was back and I was starving. Then this morning I woke up feeling the anxiety again. I didn't get sick but thought for sure I was going to. I did have something between diarrhea and a regular movement. Is it normal to have food travel so fast through you? I guess up until last night, I was completely empty since I hadn't eaten in a couple days. I'm just not used to eating and then using the bathroom 12 hrs later.
Anyway, in the last hour I am starting to feel a little bit better. Hoping I will be able to eat dinner. Really hoping these meds will fully kick in and the side effects will go away. My poor husband has been so supportive but I know this is a huge drain on him.
He doesn't understand what I am going through and tries to do what he can for me but it isn't fair to him to work 129 hrs a pay period and still come home and take care of the family and make dinner while I lay in bed trying not to get sick.
danny06999 angelajean81
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Hey Angela. I'm feeling better now at the 23 week mark. So thankful to the Lord for it! They will kick in again and work. When you start to doubt things working out draw on the Lord and all he's done for you in the past. Don't beat yourself up over your husband doing more than normal
danny06999
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Sorry didn't mean to send yet. Lol. Don't beat yourself up over your husband helping out more. That's why you have each other. You'd do it for him. Things like this is what draws people closer together. Help out all you can and let him know how much you appreciate and love him. There is a verse in the Bible that talks a two corded string is not easily broken. And a three corded string makes it even stronger! This verse is talking about friendships. In a marriage the two strands are husband and wife(best friends) but the third strand needs to be Christ. But if you both put that third strand before each other and love Him more than each other..... that's what pulls you through the difficulties. Talk about an unbreakable rope!!!!! You'll make it through and be back to your old self!
joanna35485 danny06999
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just popping on to say I am feeling so much better! I am now on week  23 of 40mg of fluoxetine and it has taken this long for me to get better. I had sick feelings, tummy pain, headaches, bad morning anxiety, early waking, no appetit and more, and it seem so on have finally gone.  I feel great, but it took ages. i would encourage everyone on here to keep going for at least 6 months, particularly if you have been on antidepressants before - it seems to take much longer. Prayers for you all.
lookingonwards joanna35485
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danny06999 joanna35485
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Hey Joanna. So glad your feeling better. I'm feeling better as well. It was the same for me just took a while and mostly giving praise to the Lord! I've been out working on projects and walking for exercise around 3 to 4 miles a day. I think me getting some sleep was also a necessity as well. I'm also 23 weeks. Giving the Lord all the glory for this! And also thankful for everyone on this site for their support and insight.
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