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Just reached 8 weeks on fluoxetine? Hit this so called blip is this normal ?

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nathan29183
nathan29183

been on this med for 8 weeks now due to contracting a viral infection and post viral fatigue which really took me off my feet and kicked me while down. the meds has definitely worked and up until now have felt pretty much 80 percent myself. just these last few days ive felt more anxiety and down along with morning anxiety and loss of appetite, almost like before i started this medication. just wondering if this is normal and just something that happens along the road to recovery. the so called 'blip' any info or stories would be a help thanks

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  • Stevesanders
    Stevesanders nathan29183

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    same here. Started 20mg in Nov, got COVID and worked up to 40mg a month ago.

    Just got my two Pfizer vaccines and i feel like my world has been rocked. I have good days and bad but i feel like i felt much better in the early days vs now. I would have expected it would be better by now.

    • nathan29183
      nathan29183 Stevesanders

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      whats the reason you upped your dose ? i here off people its full effect is 12 weeks after so still plenty of time and like i say it has worked and done something just hit this bad few days for the first time. i dont think they are as bad as when i started but just that ive felt so good recently and to now feel like this again is not nice but hopefully push through. what are your bad days like now and how long do they last compared to good ones ?

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