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Withdrawal or not?

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Star586
Star586

Hi i have been in fluoxeting since about august just gone i was only on 10mg which is 5ml i started tapering and was eventually taking like 1ml for about 2 months or more. 

Anyway i have stopped them altogether about 3 wks aho snd hsve been suffering badly from nausea tiredness and dizziness. 

I have also started new meds for another medical condition which can cause these symptoms too. 

My question is is it likely withdrawal from the flu or just the new meds getting in my system? If so how long are these symptoms likely to last? 

TIA

Xxx

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  • mrs_susan74280
    mrs_susan74280 Star586

    Posted

    HI I am on 10mg prozac week 5, how long did it take for you to feel no anxiety on it, could I ask what you are on now thanks
    • Star586
      Star586 mrs_susan74280

      Posted

      Im not going to lie to u i dint think the anxiety ever TOTALLY went but it did get a lit better snd the deoression went away. I still had the odd bad day but nothing like it was. I think after 4 wks i felt abit better then just kept improving. Good luck and dont depent fully on the tablets they help MASSIVELY but tou have to help yourself too xxx
  • sjay_66388
    sjay_66388 Star586

    Posted

    5ml is 20mg by the way I’m on liquid solution as well. How long have you been tapering in total from 5 ml
    • Star586
      Star586 sjay_66388

      Posted

      Sorry sjay i ment 2.5ml and id say about 2/3 months mayb mayb more xxx
  • lynn67615
    lynn67615 Star586

    Posted

    I was on Prozac 20mgs for 8 weeks and gave up. I have. Been on Lexapro for 8 days now. Side effects were easier than Prozac, hope it kicks the anxiety down. Good luck to you
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