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Cold or prozac side effects

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sjay_66388
sjay_66388

So I've been on prozac 10mg for at least 13 days, and on the 11th day started to get a sore throat, then runny nose for the while, next day then blocked nose and restlessness insomnia for the night, next day all those symptoms subsided and body was just week and mood was low. On the third day felt fine physically, during those three days I did not take prozac, started up prozac again and blocked nose has returned with semi running nose, feel low mood today, already asked the doctor she says it a cold. Has anyone had anything similar, also did have mild fever and shivering.

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  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 sjay_66388

    Posted

    Hi, 

    This is my second go around on fluoexitine. I have never had or heard of those side effects. That's not to say it couldn't be. Give yourself more time on the Prozac. See how it is after a week then if it's still happening contact your doctor again. It sounds like a cold to me but I am also not an expert. 

    Good luck ??👍

    • sjay_66388
      sjay_66388 laurie12351

      Posted

      How long did it take to work, I am still waiting for positive results, thanks for the reply.
  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 sjay_66388

    Posted

    It's different for everyone. Have you been on anti depressants before?

     

    • sjay_66388
      sjay_66388 laurie12351

      Posted

      Hi

      No this is my first time. Feeling very low today could just be the cold though.

    • laurie12351
      laurie12351 sjay_66388

      Posted

      It could just be the cold, but Prozac takes a bit to balance out in your body. 

      People new to this med find it can take 4-8 weeks to start seeing positive results. And it can sometimes make you feel worse in the beginning. But that passes. Be kind to yourself. Try and occupy your mind. Reading, tv, movie, puzzles. Exercise is great for releasing endorphins and lifting mood. 

      Good luck

      Laurie

  • emzielou
    emzielou sjay_66388

    Posted

    yea it does
    • sjay_66388
      sjay_66388 emzielou

      Posted

      I've asked two different doctors they both said it's a cold, I think I have passed it on to my mother, if it was side effects it would not be contagious.

    • sjay_66388
      sjay_66388

      Posted

      Sorry I meant did you have the same symptoms as me.
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