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I started on 10mg Flouxetine for a major depression episode and then 2 weeks later increased to 20mg

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lanie88577
lanie88577

So I've been on the Flouxetine 28 days total (2wks of that at the 20 mg). I do have some good days and my side effects are gone but I still feel depressed a lot. Is this normal? Should I be feeling mostly all better by now? 

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  • rosemary53488
    rosemary53488 lanie88577

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    I'd say not ...they day it takes 5/6 to get into your system. .its terrible the way we feel. I want off them but been on them 8/9 yrs and scared to try..my cheeks are flushed these last few weeks and sore heads..just want to be normal 😢..my motor is make the most of the good days..xx

  • sara08281
    sara08281 lanie88577

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    Can I ask what your side effects have been? I'm really struggling with mine and I need to know they will go away.

  • UKSteve
    UKSteve lanie88577

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    Prozac is a slow burner, can take along time (2 to 4 mnths ) to feel full benefits because half life is long so takes longer to reach steady state.

    Benefits of a long Half-Life however are less rough side effects and easier to withdrawal when/if you come off.

    Benefits are felt gradually, subtly more energy usually first (so poss insomnia & incr anxiety to start & on dose increases). Give it another 2\3 weeks, (8 weeks total) if you feel subtle improvement then keep going, if nothing then review dose with your GP or a switch if side effects are troublesome.

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