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Coming off fluoxetine

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amy05881
amy05881

Hi has anyone had sickness and dizziness coming of the meds it's been a week now thanks all

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  • Guest
    Guest amy05881

    Posted

    Amy,  I never came off of Flu, however I have gone through this with other antidepressants.   The optimal approach is to work with your doctor and reduce your dosage very very slowly.  Usually over several months.  Otherwise most experience various side effects.   Cold turkey, which I’ve done, was unbearable.  Never again...  So in response to your question, what you are experiencing is normal and expected.   It will pass, but you might be uncomfortable for a bit.  Gradual reduction is usually what the doctors recommend.  Hope you feel better soon.  
  • jac84104
    jac84104 amy05881

    Posted

    hi,

    yes- iv been off them for 10 weeks now - still struggling with withdrawl symptoms.

    wish i had never started them

    How are you going now?

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