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Fluoxetine day 16

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matt24467
matt24467

Hi all have had really bad anxiety for years, have finally pushed myself to take the tablets to help me get better. Im on 20mg flu and am on day 16 now feel really nervous and feel a hell of alot of adrenaline which makes me feel shaky and jittery. Is this normal and does it go away. Thanks

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  • brenda80266
    brenda80266 matt24467

    Posted

    Hi matt the side effects are very hard but try and ride it out I’ve been on now 12 weeks 4 weeks at 60mg and starting to feel more myself still some challenging days I do a lot of mindfulness on YouTube I find this realy helps Good Luckx
    • matt24467
      matt24467 brenda80266

      Posted

      Hi brenda thanks for the reply, Ok ill will try ride it out I guess its a small pain for long gain, I am glad you are starting to feel more yourself, hope I will soon be able to say the same, I will give youtube a go and see if it helps me out. Thanks again and goodluck to you too. x
  • stephie_09935
    stephie_09935 matt24467

    Posted

    Hello! Totally normal. I was a wreck when I came off mine after 10+ years on it. I came off far too quickly though, you need to do it really steadily and gradually with plenty of guidance from a doctor. Slow and steady wins the race, withdrawal isn’t fun but every day is another day of it leaving your system. Have you considered some natural alternatives? I went to a health food shop and they gave some natural herbs to try. Might be worth looking into. I think it’s so important to have some alternative / back up support for your body while it’s going through the withdrawal. But, rest assured, it will settle. I came off almost a year ago and I get good days and bad days, but so much better than I was during the first few months. Good luck! 
  • Pipalongstockin
    Pipalongstockin matt24467

    Posted

    Hi Mat

    I’m weaning off this drug I started on 20 mg since 20/1/18 I’ve not felt better I was put on them for menopause symptoms I feel sick headaches and depressed never had this before I started them so I’m reduced to 10mg now but I’m stopping altogether tonight 

    Good luck 

  • Sunnyinca.
    Sunnyinca. matt24467

    Posted

    Hi ...Mat im on day 16 also and im feeling terrible. Extremely anxious Dr prescribe 200mg of Gabapantin 2x a day but it's not helping much. Can i ask how you are doing?

    • matt24467
      matt24467 Sunnyinca.

      Posted

      Hi sunnyinca side effects are the worst mine are some sort evening at the min just feel little touch of anxiety but easly brushed off no where near as bad as day 16 have been keepin a note on how I felt from day17 onwards here it is;

      day17 weak ,really tired,real bad anxiety

      day18 rough start then not to bad

      day19 rough start then not to bad

      day20 weak,tired, bad anxiety not hungry, feeling sick

      day 21 rough start then fine

      day22 rough start not to bad

      now on day 23 rough start n just little bit of anxiety.

      just stick it out things can only get better.

      I was also prescribed some beta blockers on day 17 but havent need them as off yet.

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