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Fluoxetine 2nd time

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lynne88536
lynne88536

Hello, just looking for some reassurance. I'm starting Fluoxetine for the 2nd time for anxiety. I do remember the 1st time being incredibly difficult. It was around 7 weeks before I started feeling any benefit mentally. I'm 6 weeks and 4 days this time around and I am struggling to stay positive. I have all the same physical side effects as before however the increased anxiety and panic attacks seem to be more frequent this time and relentless. I had some brighter days in week 4/5 but seem to have had a week of panic attacks going into week 6 with no let up. I take propanalol 3 x 40mg daily and diazepam when needed. Has anybody had a similar experience second time around and gone on to recover?

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  • chezza123
    chezza123 lynne88536

    Posted

    Hi just seen your post as this is the 3rd time now ive come off prozac and gone back onto them. im now 4 weeks in and i'm finding it really hard. How are you feeling now?

  • stewart57904
    stewart57904 lynne88536

    Posted

    hi

    did you get better second time round and how long as im on my third time and side effects bad

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