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Fluoxetine side- effects- new to the drug

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sylviaH
sylviaH

So, as I write this I'm nearing the end of Day Two on 20mg of Fluoxetine. And so far, the physical side effects are horrendous. I have had painful headaches and severe nausea, to the point where I have actually vomited. How long do such effects last? It's terrible feeling this way. sad 

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  • pud1959
    pud1959 sylviaH

    Posted

    I'm into my 5th week and just starting to see an improvement in the nausea. It was horrendous for the first 3 weeks.
    • sylviaH
      sylviaH pud1959

      Posted

      Were you able to keep anything down at all? I'm not far into it I know but it is so draining already.
    • pud1959
      pud1959 sylviaH

      Posted

      I wasn't sick but felt like it constantly. Hardly ate anything and lost weight. Try having a slice of toast in bed before you get up. It's only the last few days the nausea has improved and I'm eating a little better. All I wanted to do was either stay in bed or sit in the chair.
  • bildo
    bildo sylviaH

    Posted

    For most the side effects pass within the first week or two.
  • jane02535
    jane02535 sylviaH

    Posted

    I have been on these tabs for almost 2 weeks now. And I am not kidding you, the side effects were horrid , But I have stayed on them to prove a point to myself . As I gave up on the first lot of tables I was prescribed and regretted it.And my illness has lasted far longer than it should have .I am self employed , and been off work up to now a month , because of these side effects. A friend of mine takes the same tabs , and has no trouble at all. It just goes to show you , that we are all different. They say it takes 2 to 4 weeks to get into your system . Today I am beginning to feel a little better. But it has been very challenging, , and at times frightening. But hopefully worth it .
  • BigTexas
    BigTexas sylviaH

    Posted

    Hi Sylvia - I have been on Fluoxetine for 16 days now.  I also had headaches in the beginning.  But they went away after a week.  It's not 100% gone but they do go away.  As far as nausea I also had that and that too went away.  The problem with this medicine is that it takes time and we all want results yesterday. lol  I have been feeling really anxious and nervous lately but sticking with it as I know it will work.  Most people say it takes 2-4 weeks but I'm thinking it's closer to 4 weeks.  My mom is on the same medicine and it took her 4 weeks to start to feel better.  

    Good luck with this and pray for the best for you.  Hoping to see improvements soon too.  For now I have to keep myself busy.  smile 

  • mikelang15
    mikelang15 sylviaH

    Posted

    Give it at least a couple weeks. Don't take it on an empty stomach if you are feeling sick. Always take it with food. It will get better trust me!!
    • jane02535
      jane02535 mikelang15

      Posted

      They have been making me feel really sick .I have been taking them for 6 weeks now.But I have found some other tabs I take for my IBS, maybe not compatible with them . But thank you for the advice of taking with food , As I don't , so will try it .
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