stopped Fluoxetine after 5 days,awful side effects.1 week later & still ill

Hi Christine , how's things hope you're feeling a little better Xx

Hi Karen,

A little better, at least I can manage not to keep going back to bed! I still feel anxiety there, something I never or rarely felt before the pills, also very tired but the I was before the pills too. My appetite is returning though so that is a good thing. Still some dizziness too. How about you, are you feeling ok? X

Having said that I hit a wall at 4pm, and am so lethargic just feel like sleeping but am not giving in it’s too early in the day!

A better day for me too Christine,untill half an hour ago, feeling the brain fog and quite dizzy for a few minutes hoping that's it and it soon passes Xx

Hi, I went upstairs for an hour, listened to a relaxing meditation app then came down an hour later, had to push myself but am up and about. I have even just poured myself a glass of wine......I should sleep well later hopefully but I’m pushing myself through right now. Hope you’re ok soon too xx

Ahh that sounds good Christine, feeling better myself too . ....... touch wood! Hope you sleep well , and let's hope for a better day tomorrow.

Cheers 🍷 Xx

Glad you ladies are feeling a tad better. I feel ok today, but yesterday my anxiety was off the charts! And I still can’t sleep without meds. But, I can say I can eat a little bit easier today. Good and bad days. Hopefully the good start to outweigh the bad! Hugs!

Hi Krista, I’ve felt what I can only describe as adrenaline rushes most of the day, rarely had them before the fluoxetine. I did have to lie down this afternoon but did get a 2nd wind, enough at least to cook a meal and watch some tv. I have some lavender oil so have used that tonight in some oil to dilute and rubbed in into my skin, it is supposed to have calming effects. The rheumatologist I saw recently is checking me for sjogrens an autoimmune condition but they have also mentioned chronic fatigue syndrome. I am hoping it is all because I lost too much weight plus the effects of the fluoxetine and hope to start feeling well again. I am eating better, hopefully that continues. It’s nice we three keep in touch 😊 hopefully we can get through this together some moral support goes a long way x

That's good to hear Krista, yes hoping for more good days X

Hi Karen,

I took 10mg of Prozac for four days and just wasn’t strong enough to pull through. I stopped abruptly and have been experiencing terrible insomnia. I can only get three hours of sleep a night. I don’t do well without sleep so this is scaring me. 

I didn’t think taking that for four days would do this to me. So many regrets now as this ya effected my life, husband, and family.

I know this med works differently for everyone,and for many it works well. I persevered for almost 12 weeks on 20mg then really couldn't cope with the side effects any longer. It's not been easy and the side effects of stopping have been awful , it's been just over 6 weeks and i have been having better days...so fingers crossed. Hope it gets easier for you soon Holly . Take care Xx

Hi Holly, I too struggled with this, after 4 days ended up at A&E they said to persevere so I did for 3 weeks then spoke to my doctor as the side effects were just awful, he said to come off. The recovery is slow but I am hoping they willing be out of my system soon. If you took the medication for 4 days hopefully your recovery will be quicker. I still struggle with sleeping too. Best of luck

Hi Holly,

I was on 20 mg of Prozac for 5 days and have never felt worse.  I was put on it for anxiety and I would rather have a panic attack than feel this way ever again!  I have been agitated, adrenaline rushes, foggy zombie brain, sweating, insomnia, nauseous, no appetite.  It is absolutely awful!  I hope that you start to feel better soon!  I feel the same way that you do though, how could 5 days of a medicine make me feel so bad!  I just keep telling myself that each day will get better and trying to stay positive!  Good luck!  Let me know how your feeling.

Dana

Hi Dana, Christine, and Karen!

I hope you all are having a better day. Day 4 without taking Prozac and last night I still struggled with sleep. The increased adrenaline that wakes you up is so frustrating. I will say that the foggy zombie brain has somewhat lifted today. Appetite is still gone. I am assuming it's because of the freaking rollercoaster I've been through for the last two weeks as well. I keep telling myself it's impossible to be in my system forever and that gives me hope. I also have been drinking gallooooonns of water to urinate as much of it out. I keep having to take .5 of ativan to calm myself down enough to fall asleep which I HATE doing out of fear I will have withdrawals from that. I'm at work today. I have been avoiding caffeine for over a week now to not trigger more palpitations. It's so weird because I can get my heart rate in the 80's during the day but when it's bed time, it shoots up to like 100-125. I have always been reluctant to take any medication because of course people with anxiety fear the medicine. 

How are you all feeling today? 

xoxo

Holly

Hi Holly,a rough day for me today. Very little sleep last night so that's had an impact on today. Really agitated, fuzzy head ,managed to carry on with what i needed to do but have felt really anxious at times. After having good days it's really disappointing to feel like i have today. Here's hoping tomorrow is a better day for us all. Take care Xx

Hi Karen, 

I am so sorry you're having a rough day. Are you able to listen to anything right now? I have been listening to The Anxiety Coaches  podcast here at work. It's keeping me focused on what she is saying rather than the problems around me. Someone told me recently that we can not be beholden to this disorder. We will always have good days and bad days. It's impossible to have good days everyday. We have to keep the faith. We have to float through this. 

Hi,

I had a bad day today, got up felt awful and went back to bed. Felt a little better as the day went on but hoping for a better one tomorrow. I knew when I woke up with adrenaline rushes it was going to be a rough one. I am guessing the medication is pretty much out of my system but I reckon the brain now has to readjust to it not being there.....just a guess. Not seeing my gp till Friday so let’s see what happens. I just need a huge energy boost right now but hoping a good nights sleep will help. Keep going girls we’ll get through this x

Hi Christine!  I’m sorry to hear about your struggles right now.  You are definitely not alone though!  What is that adrenaline rush as soon as you wake up??? I hate that feeling more than anything at this point!  I hope that each day brings you more peace and calming! 

Dana 

That was me this morning too. I really hate that feeling. My day got better as it went on but I am still weary of the night. Yes, as Dana says, you are definitely not alone. We will all get through this. This too shall pass. 

 

Same here folks. Been back on the 20MG since march 26, still have morning wretching.  Still not 100%. I go for gall bladder ultrasound next tues to rule out that being issue with nausea.

DOc and myself both think it is due to anxiety, I tend to react by vomiting, I know it varies for each.  Also doc said it will take time for the prozac to build back up the serotonin to the point where I will feel better.  I think that would apply to you folks as well. HEre's wishing us better days.

Good luck Ben, hope you start to feel better soon

Likewise.  It is one hell of a road let me tell you.  We're all in the same boat, I hope we can all pull through this and come out stronger in the end.

Hi all, just wondered how we are all doing? For me now that the fluoxetine is out of my system I am starting to feel more “normal”. My appetite is good, started to put weight back on (I lost too much and was underweight). I still feel abnormally tired but I’ll take that over all the other symptoms. I went to a craft fair recently and came back with stuff to make soft toys and I am enjoying that.....no idea what I’m going to do with them 😂. I want to start dancing again, haven’t been for months. Today I am taking a walk with a friend followed by coffee & cake. I am hoping this upward trend carries on and I can even get a part time job as I had to give up a couple of months ago due to ill health. I am still awaiting tests for autoimmune disorders and CFS has been mentioned as a possibility for my symptoms. I hope you are all also recovering well and your way of life improving? X

Hi Christine, good to hear you're starting to feel better. I'm definitely having better days although still a little wobbly at times ! It's been awful and at times I've thought I'd never get through it , the CBT has helped me cope and put in to practice techniques to reduce the panic. Fingers crossed for better days for all of us . Take care Xx