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side affects of fluoxtine

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dsrc0606
dsrc0606

I been on 20mg of fluxotine for 5 years for anxiety and depression things were great until recently my moods were flat so i went to doc who upped my dose to 40mg however i felt shattered all the time i took them for 2 weeks at 40 but im back down to 20 has anyone else felt this way. I just want to feel better i feel like im going crazy

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  • karen76145
    karen76145 dsrc0606

    Posted

    Hi dsrc, When I upped to 40mg. It increased the anxiety and depression for several weeks, then it started to ease up. I would still get ups and downs untill it finally evens out. I'm on week 5 of 40mg. and last week was great and I thought I was finally over the bad days, but 2 days ago I had a depressive bout and cried alot. Yesterday I had anxiety but it is lesser today. It can take awhile to even out to normal. That time is full of ups and downs, but eventually it will level out. This forum is great and I keep coming back for reassurance, because we need it constantly, to keep us hopeful that we will eventually feel good again. Keep us posted on your progress.
    • dsrc0606
      dsrc0606 karen76145

      Posted

      Hi karen thank you so much for replying. Im glad im not on my own. Ive reduced to 20mgs again as the 40mg was making me like a zombie. My head feels heavy lol if that makes sense. I think im stressed to the max
    • karen76145
      karen76145 dsrc0606

      Posted

      I started on 40mg. after only 1 week from 20mg. but it was too much too soon and had to go back down to 20mg for 2 weeks and then up to 30mg. for 3 weeks and then up to 40mg. which I have been on for13 weeks. It's really different for everyone. You just have to find what works for you. I also find that praying alot really helps me.
    • karen76145
      karen76145

      Posted

      Sorry, I have only been on 40mg. for 4 weeks.
    • dsrc0606
      dsrc0606 karen76145

      Posted

      Thanks karen im going to stick with 20 see how i get on. Im going to go bk to gp to discuss side effects. Take care x
  • newbigtech
    newbigtech dsrc0606

    Posted

    I am on 150mg per day. No side effects like this.
    • newbigtech
      newbigtech karen76145

      Posted

      What  Ramp.. The Doctor started me at 100 and that wasn't enough. So He prescribed 150 mg and here I am.

       I had beeen taking prozac and that quit working altogether.

  • Richo67
    Richo67 dsrc0606

    Posted

    Hi there..

    yes the first few weeks did that to me too. Yawning and lethargy were really bad. The transition was worth it in the end. I tried to go from 40 to 60 and the eide effects began to wear me down again - back at 40 now and just about balanced.

    If you decide to try again - keep chatting on here...it really helped me.

    Maybe talk to doctor and go to 30 first - i did this for a few weeks, this may have helped me a bit.

    Good luck!

    • dsrc0606
      dsrc0606 Richo67

      Posted

      Thanks richo i take 20 in the morning then 20 at night as if i take 40 altogether im like a zombie. Take care richo
    • Richo67
      Richo67 dsrc0606

      Posted

      And you - whichever way you do it - going to 40mg is going to give you some grief for a couple of weeks or more. Should be worth it tho.
  • brittany68643
    brittany68643 dsrc0606

    Posted

    Did anyone get any type of swelling as a side effect? I'm on 40 mg about 12weeks now and all of a sudden the last few weeks my feet have been swelling. I'm not pregnant so could it be a side effect or allergic reaction?
    • dsrc0606
      dsrc0606 brittany68643

      Posted

      Hi brittany, no i didnt experience that it maybe a good idea to get it checked with ur gp. My side effects have eased and i feel ok. Hope u get more info from gp. X
    • Richo67
      Richo67 brittany68643

      Posted

      Hi Brittany

      My answer is possibly....

      I am retaining weight like never before.

      I am hoping it is not the prozac but another med for blood pressure.

      I am experiencing discomfort in my legs generally and have started to build up my exercise regime to try to combat this.

      This is now my biggest anxiety concern to the point of self increasing my dosage (again) to shake myself out of it.

      I went for a 5 mile walk/jog last night and felt that i have at least started to mentally tackle this.

      Boyoboy is this one tough cookie to crack!

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