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Stopped citalopram started fluoxetine

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lynsey87308
lynsey87308

After starting fluoxetine 3 weeks ago I feel low and not right it's hard to describe, feel like my emotions are empty does this make sense to anyone.

Thankyou

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  • brenda80266
    brenda80266 lynsey87308

    Posted

    Hi I was on sertraline for 8months with awful side effects started Prozac just before Xmas. Felt great the first week then the side effects kicked im now on 60 mg still having crap days but feeling more positive suffer from health anxiety so I stopped Dr Google as it added to the stress.ive been on Prozac before and it does work I also have thyroid issues which are stable at moment I think seeing encronolgist in April as I know this adds to my anxiety give the meds some time everyone says it’s about 12 weeks good luck x
    • lynsey87308
      lynsey87308 brenda80266

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply I feel worse than I did before but it sounds like I need to just ride it out fingers crossed.
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