Anyone willing to share experience on fluoxetine?

[Healing-today]

I was prescribed a very low dose and I’m still unsure if I should take it. I want to be able to get off from it after a few months. Is it possible? Anybody out there able to wean off medication after a few months and can say they continue to feel better and cope after medication has been stopped?

Thank you in advance.

[Sprinkle1]

I would say be very careful. I had the same belief system and it did not work, twice I weaned myself off the medication, and twice the depression came back. My Dr. explained to me I need the med's, so I have stayed on them ever since. Sorry to say I built up a tolerance after 10 years and had to switch to Zoloft, same thing happened, and I have played pill roulette for a number of years, and ended up going in hospital 3 times when things did not work. I am now on Cymbalta 50 mg daily and it is keeping me sane, I am 78 and hope this works for the rest of my life, do not want anymore trips into hospital. I also have a wonderful therapist who is a Big help to me. I wish you well, sending love, hugs and peace of mind........

[Healing-today in reply to Sprinkle1]

Thank you, I am happy to hear you have found medication that works for you. It’s not fun to have through go to the adjustments.

I am also working with a therapist. I am very worried and just trying to educate myself as much as possible. I appreciate your comment

[jain88 in reply to Sprinkle1]

its appreciable @78 u r fighting so well , also u can go for alternat medicines like piracetam risk free for good mood or magnesium pills or even coffee or green tea helps

[jain88]

its ok if fluxetine works else also u can go for alternat medicines like piracetam risk free for good mood or magnesium pills or even coffee or green tea helps