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Doc appt today - what should I do?

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tracey88545
tracey88545

I didn’t sleep last night. Woke at 2 am and couldn’t relax. I had been doing better sleeping. Waking at 2:30, but being able to doze a little has been recent pattern.

I have a doc appointment today. First since prescribed this medication.  I’m just about 4 weeks. I’ve read that she may want to increase my dosage at this point. While I don’t discount a higher dosage I’m afraid of going through the side effects again. 

I really would like to feel normal at 20 mg and not have to increase. Obviously I want to get well. But  afraid of what I am going to be told this morning.

As a side note, I feel pretty good right now. A bit shaky, but not spacey yet. 

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  • karen_35868
    karen_35868 tracey88545

    Posted

    I saw my Dr after 4 weeks of taking fluoxetine. Discussed how i was feeling and he explained side effects i was experiencing are normal for this med. He didn't suggest upping the dose, which i was pleased about . Just going into week 8 and feel I'm starting to see some improvement. Everyone's different , i just didn't feel upping the dose was right for me.

  • caz7761
    caz7761 tracey88545

    Posted

    Hi. I am at the 7 week point. I have had awful side effects of nausea dizziness and sleepless nights along with increased anxiety. However I am just starting to turn the corner I think and that is on 20 mg. I was tempted to increase but worried about worse side effects so plodding on as I am. Think Prozac seems to take a while to kick in but we will get there! 
  • tracey88545
    tracey88545

    Posted

    So the appointment went well. She asked about my side effects and how I’ve been doing. I feel like I am about 60% better. Mid December I was laying on the couch drugged. 

    She told me that I was the driver of this and that I had 3 choices. We could try a different drug. increase my dosage, or keep doing what I’ve been doing. I’ve opted to continue at my current dosage for another 4 weeks and then re-evaluate. She is supporting this decision and I hope it is a good one.

    Thank you all for your support!

  • nancy76309
    nancy76309 tracey88545

    Posted

    Please continue to let us know how you do. 

    I am where you were in mid December and at 7 weeks on 15 mg. 

    • tracey88545
      tracey88545 nancy76309

      Posted

      Me again... not a very good night anxiety waves started about 6 pm... and got worse when i took my Ambien. I think because I was tired, sometimes when the Ambien starts to work i get afraid of feeling out of control. . Didn’t stop until I feel asleep and then I woke up at 1:30 am.

      Yesterday was was good until then. I walked some errands yesterday after my doc appt. some anxiety but no waves. I was pooped later... guess that is what happens when you’ve sat on your behind for a month!

      Week 4 as of today. I do have a question. When you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t settle down... has anyone tried drinking Sleepy Time tea (valerian). I’m thinking I might try this (a weak cup) to see if it will at least let me rest even if I can’t sleep.

      Take care 

  • Star586
    Star586 tracey88545

    Posted

    I would wait i an only on 10mg an it has got rid if the depression massively. I still have down days but i thnk thats normal even in people without depression xxx
  • tracey88545
    tracey88545

    Posted

    I am taking for anxiety. Started suddenly at work in mid December. Had a horrible stressful 2017. Laid on the couch drugged with pills prescribed by urgent care for a week before starting Prozac. I’ve dealt with depression in my 30’s, but never had anxiety. 

    Worse thing ever (and I’ve been through chemo)

  • karen_35868
    karen_35868 tracey88545

    Posted

    I'm taking them for anxiety Tracey, and although in general my healths been good , I've never experienced anything like this . 7 weeks in, had 2 good days, then half 7 last night, bad anxiety , fuzzy head and appetite is really poor again. Will try and stay positive, and hope tomorrow is a better.

    • tracey88545
      tracey88545 karen_35868

      Posted

      Hi Karen.

      I find that  ginger pill helps with the fuzzies. I sometimes take one on the morning when I feel spacey. I get anxiety in the afternoon and evening , not full attacks, but rolling waves? Camomile tea helps  me here.

      Feel better and better days to come smile

    • karen_35868
      karen_35868 tracey88545

      Posted

      Thanks for that Tracey, will give them a try. Yes looking forward to better days. 😀

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