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lesley_15
lesley_15

Hi all, doc has just put me on fluoxetine after months of asking for something to help with anxiety and depression, scared 2 take it though as she said side effects are similar 2 what im already suffering from due 2 anxiety, anyone else on it or been on it?what were your experiences with it :0

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  • elizabeth20203
    elizabeth20203 lesley_15

    Posted

    Hi Lesley, I have been on Fluoxetine for about 4 years without any bad side effects. I don't take it now. I am on Citalopram as i was getting panic attacks but that only started after coming off Fluoxetine. Good luck.
  • patti02835
    patti02835 lesley_15

    Posted

    I will be honest with you, it can cause anxiety for the first week or two if you are new to this medication, what dosage are you starting with? Gradually increase dosage, but also many people do not suffer any side effects also. Good Luck, but I will say taking this really helps me.
    • lesley_15
      lesley_15 patti02835

      Posted

      Hiya Pattie, im starting on 20mg, glad it had helped you, hope it works for me smile xx
  • tracie20455
    tracie20455 lesley_15

    Posted

    I have had it on and off for a few years, back on it 6 weeks ago. The only thing i experience is headaches for the first fortnight, it suits me, i take 20 mg daily. I know it doesn't suit everyone though x
  • renee24935
    renee24935 lesley_15

    Posted

    Lesley yes you can get more anxiety or symptons when you first start a new medication like this that you're taking but it only last maybe a few weeks if you can make it past few weeks it'll start working and you'll feel hundred times better anyway that's what it did for me. I always dreaded when I had to increase it but I knew once I got over that hump it was going to be so worth it help me very very much. I hope this helps. Try to remember when you stop fearing your symptoms that's when they'll go away it's your fear of them that keeps them coming nobody's ever died from a panic .

    attack.  I hope that can bring you some comfort text me back if you want to im hear to talk and help.

  • lesley_15
    lesley_15

    Posted

    Well folks, took 1 tablet yesterday and its a safe bet 2 say I aint taking any more I csnt even start 2 explain how I felt, I know you have 2 give things a chance but NO WAY am I taking any more, I really thought I was going 2 die, I have never felt anything like it I was so scared and if im honest I still am sad
    • tracie20455
      tracie20455 lesley_15

      Posted

      Oh dear... Shame... They are a wonder drug for me! Hope you find one more suited to you xx
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