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Fluoxetine and Acid Reflux?

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hevski77
hevski77

Has anyone had stomach or Acid reflux problems with this, like a feeling there is food stuck down the throat? I'm not sure if something (either this, or my Asthma inhalers) have inflamed my Oesophagus.. And it makes it feel like there's a lump in my throat.. And swallowing is hard. I know it's a side effect, but has anyone else had this? It's been with me since Sunday now.. I had Diarrhoea for the first three weeks I was on this.. Only since Sunday, when I had a big meal, has this lump in throat thing and my "stools" have become more normal and I'm going to the toilet less.. I've been taking my Asthma inhalers more too.. And they're anti-inflammatory but it has felt like my sinuses etc were inflamed too. I'm proper fed up.. I'm going to the Dr on Tuesday, if it's not bad enough I was feeling depressed now I've got to deal with bloating, a lump in the throat, difficulty swallowing and an excessive amount of YAWNING! 

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  • david_25160
    david_25160 hevski77

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    I.m a victim of the acid reflux thing too, or at least I was, I've got medication for it, but the single best thing to prevent it happening whilst asleep at night was to raise the head of my bed by approx 6 inches, sounds daft perhaps but believe me it works! The madication I take is Lansoprazole tablet, one morning, one night, and Peptac Liquid after meals, it's a Gaviscon type anti acid stuff, Hope this helps and good luck with doctors app.
    • josh63402
      josh63402 david_25160

      Posted

      the indigestion with prozac can be avoided by drinking a a glass of water with it which is why seltzer also works. its caused by the gel coating i have been told . since doing that i have not gotten indigestion again from taking prozac

  • VaJaJa
    VaJaJa hevski77

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    Yes I suffered from the swallowing problem, I had attacks of not being able to swallow so I was always trying to swallow to see if I could!!! Crazy I know plus I had a feeling like I had something stuck in my throat & a tight chest so I took myself back to the docs & she explained it was side effects of the flux damping down the anxiety causing this & within 2 weeks it had gone. When it used to happen she told me to take a drink but use a straw & this really helped. If you are worried go back to your docs for reassurance I used to go every week with a list of how I was feeling & she would explain what were side effects & what was real & at the end of 8 weeks my list had only 2 symptoms on it - tiredness & no motivation both of which have now almost dissapeared - it took 3 months to get here but so worth it. Good luck & let us know how you get on xx
    • hevski77
      hevski77 VaJaJa

      Posted

      That kind of makes sense I suppose. Because when you feel that anxiety (I was feeling suicidal), it sort of starts in your stomach really doesn't it.. Thinking about it..

      I've been on 20mg for a month and a half though.. And it only started last Sunday, I will tell the Dr though, indeed! And I will report back!

    • april04956
      april04956 VaJaJa

      Posted

      Oh my God I'm on 5th week n get shakes inside n feel I can't swallow thank God read this thought was dying

    • april04956
      april04956 hevski77

      Posted

      Same with me thought was dying yes my throat keep swallowing to make sure I can n I got shakes in belly feel like I'm on edge all time can't wait to feel normal God help us all

  • karen76145
    karen76145 hevski77

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    I also have the swallowing problem and stomach irritation and bloating. Be sure and take flu with food.
  • rudy41295
    rudy41295 hevski77

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    I too have this lump. I'm constantly swallowing to try and clear my throat, reading your thread has given some relief to know im not alone. I have no appetite either and loosing weight, think I might invest in some nourishment so I'm getting my vitamins and minerals.

    Take care all.

  • EAC93
    EAC93 hevski77

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    I use to have the same problem with my antidepressant! I started using seltzer water to take my fluoxetine and have had no heartburn since!!

    The seltzer is super carbonated and helps you swallow the pills without having them coat your esophagus

    • dreana30311
      dreana30311 EAC93

      Posted

      Are you taking the capsules or regular tablets? I am wondering if this problem just occurs with the capsules.
    • mccafl82
      mccafl82 EAC93

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      You are a lifesaver! Sitting at work with the lump and couldn't take it any longer. No seltzer here but I got a Diet Coke - so much better! I think the capsules gets stuck! Best suggestion yet!

      Laura

  • casey14620
    casey14620 hevski77

    Posted

    I have had the same problem! It gives me reflux and it feels like I have a pill stuck in my throat. It's terrible. I have found that taking Fluoxetine with food OR a carbonated beverage definitely helps digest it better. Hope this helps!

  • william21337
    william21337 hevski77

    Posted

    OMG !! I Thought Zi Was Alone. Horrible Heartburn. Hoping Someone May Zgive Me Advice ?? Started Fluoxetine HCL and Bupropion HCL. XL 3 Days Ago. VERY FATIGUEED With Heartburn. I Went To Doctor To Remedy Fatigue and Disinterest. Has Anyone Gone Down This Road ? Does Energy Eventually Come ? Does Heartburn Fade ?? Sorry, I'm New To All. God Bless You ALL 😘

    • casey14620
      casey14620 william21337

      Posted

      Hey william21337. I still get the heart burn and sometimes it feels like it's Stuck in my throat. I usually take mine with food OR a carbonated beverage (soda, carbonated juices, etc.) and it helps IMMENSELY. It's totally normal though and a lot of people experience it. Good luck!

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