Fluoxetine Questions (Page 8)

How will fluoxetine make me feel the first time I take it?

I’m 19 years old and just recently got diagnosed with OCD and GAD and was prescribed 10 mg of fluoxetine (prozac). I’ve never taken an SSRI before, or any other “mood” medication. I have no idea what it will feel like, and I’m too nervous to even take the first pill.... read more

Prozac - fluoxetine 20mg best to take morning or evening?

is it best to take this in the morning or at night also take mirtazapine 15mg and amitriptyline 10mg at night. i am aged 63 and came off hrt over 12 months ago and i have been getting terrible hot flushes since. my doctor says this drug can sometimes help this i am starting fluoxetine either to-day... read more

Will my fluoxetine induced insomnia go away with continous usage or worsen, or should I stop taking?

Should you stay on fluoxetine for a long time?

I've been on and off fluoxetine for about 11 years and worry about the long term effects Should I try and wean myself off?

Does a 20mg dose of fluoxetine taken every 24 hours work till next dose taken 24 hours later?

After a debilitating head injury 30 years ago, and as a result of serious depression from that event; 20mg Fluoxetine (originally Prozac) in the morning, and 25mg doxepin at night, which was essentially to promote sleep, were prescribed. Both meds have consistently been used & worked well.... read more

Propranolol - Is it OK to stop propranolol and start taking fluoxetine instead?

My doctor just told me to stop taking propranolol and take fluoxetine instead. Is this safe?

Fluoxetine - Increased from 20mg to 40mg 3 weeks ago.

I had been on 20mg for 2 years and felt fine so i tried to reduce down to 10mg. After 4 weeks on 10mg the anxiety started creeping back in, it got considerably worse over a further 4 weeks so i went back to 20mg. I gave 20mg 10 weeks to work for anxiety, panic attacks and depression and the anxiety... read more

Fluoxetine - Will anxiety reduce soon?

I have been taking fluoxetine for 3 1/2 weeks. I still get anxiety all day but taking a 0.5mg clonazepam tablet takes the edge off. I take it 2-3x/day. When might I expect this anxiety to reduce?

Sertraline - question from a concerned mother?

My 17 year old daughter suffers from SAD and Depression. She was on fluoxetine for about 18 months and recently has changed to Sertraline. Following the wash out period from Fluoxetine she started with 25mg Sertraline for 2 weeks and then last week her dosage increased to 50mg. Currently she is the... read more

Fluoxetine - does anyone know when I should take fluoxetine, morning or night?

i am in the dark here, my anxiety is through the roof, cannot eat,drink, sleep, just bad thoughts on my mind at all time, cannot do anything, its just me anymore, am am always sad and i am lost. my doctor has put me on Fluoxetine and I started today. but i am so scared. before I was on sertraline... read more

Can I drink alcohol while taking fluoxetine?

I suffer from OCD and have been taking Fluoxetine 40mg for a year with good results. My concern is that my alcohol intake may limit the benefits of the fluoxetine as I sometimes notice that after drinking I feel worse. My doctor has told me that as long as it is in moderation I can continue to take... read more

Fluoxetine - Is it normal for my depression to be worse?

Started taking 20mg of fluoxetine just over 2 weeks ago. Feeling so unmotivated and just want to sleep all the time. Not even because I’m particularly tired, just because I don’t want to be here. Is this normal in the beginning? Should I stick it out?

Fluoxetine - How long dose the nausea last for from taking fluoxetine?

I have been taking 20mg of fluoxetine for depression and PTSD and anxiety. I've never felt so sick, can't get out of bed and I am not eating?

Switching antidepressants every 3 years?

I have been on fluoxetine for 3 years. 40 mg then 60 mg. It worked at first but my depression is horrible now. It seems I need to switch anti-depressants every 3 or 4 years. Has anyone had this experience? Does my body build up a tolerance?

Prozac - side effects when increasing fluoxetine dosage?

Are there mild or severe side effects, usually, when increasing fluoxetine from 20 to 40 mg?