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Strange Fluoxetine side effects

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Hi everyone.

Started to take Fluoxetine just over 2 weeks ago after being prescribed them for depression and anxiety. I'm hoping it will get better with time, but at the moment I'm feeling so tired constantly, and like I've lost all my motivation. I'm also feeling quite self conscious around people, and my anxiety has increased a little. If anyone's had a similar experience, how long was it until you started to feel better? I'm not planning on stopping the medication as I've heard it does take time, but can't help wondering how long I have to endure these exacerbated feelings :?

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  • emiliiii89
    emiliiii89 Guest

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    Hey guys! Don't know how old this thread is but just found it while trying to find some answers for myself. I started taking fluxotine 3 days ago and feel absolutely horrible! I feel sick, headaches n so low! I go back to work tomorrow for the first time since taking them and hoping it helps! I am constantly on the go at work so hopefully it'll take my mind off things. I spoke to my GP about taking them at night and he agreed so that is what I do! My family aren't aware of me taking them so it's hard to hide it. I can't tell them, im not confident enough and they've been through so much that it's not fair to bung this on them! My manager at work knows, she's more like a friend and I know I can turn to her if things get hard. I'm just scared people will find out. I don't want them knowing, I know that is probably not the best thing but I can't! sad x

  • teresa41030
    teresa41030 Guest

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    I want to thank you for putting on this site, about your side effects. I have changed from Lexapro 4 weeks ago to Fluoxetine and I'm very emotional 😭 and I'm wondering if I'll ever get any better

  • Bully1979
    Bully1979 Guest

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    I've recently been prescribed Prozac 20mg, I'm on my 7th tablet today and I've had headache every single day so far. I Also very tired and could drop to sleep where I'm stood. I feel slightly anxious and very low and emotional too

  • sharon38861
    sharon38861 Guest

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    Hi started taking fluoxotine 1 week ago having cold sweats . Hot flushes and anxiety in the morning is this normal peeps help me out please
  • kate87541
    kate87541 Guest

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    Hi everyone. Today is my 6th day of being on Prozac and I am noticing I am having insomnia. I hope it gets better. It can feel more debilitating than depression. sad luckily I’m not working right now so I can rest and catch up on sleep during the day. I will keep you guys posted. 
  • maria97469
    maria97469 Guest

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    Hi I start on fluoxetine tomoz my doc has advise to take it in the morning at the same time everyday I’m worried does it have any side effects to start off with please like panic attacks or any weird feeling thanks Maria 
  • scott78486
    scott78486 Guest

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    I'm about 2 weeks in on 40 mg Prozac also. This is after Zoloft did not work.

    Doc says a minimum of 4 weeks before making any judgements or adjusting the dose.

    Keep the faith!

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