Fluoxetine

[Down]

Hi i have been suffering post natal depression and post natal ocd for about 12 months. I have recently started fluoxetine but side effects ate awful does anyone have any advice or experience to share xxx

[Abbi1960]

I have been on fluoxetine for about 20 yrs and I haven’t had any problems at all. I think you should go back to your dr at see what he duggests there lots of different anti depressants so the dr hopefully will find one that suits you and works

[Andshe]

Hi, I started fluoxetine just over 4 weeks ago and yes the side effects were awful for me too: I felt so much worse and was incredibly scared of some of the things and thoughts I was experiencing. I read posts here and was reassured several people have been through this. I found it hard to believe that it would get better and was tempted to stop. My doctor reassured me it was normal and I would say it is definitely easier now with most side effects waning and starting to feel much more calm. It is a medication that can take some time to work and I wasn't prepared for how scary it can be. Talk to your doctor and see what they say, it is different for everyone but hopefully we will get through this. My thoughts are with you

[Down in reply to Andshe]

Thank you so much for your reply hopefully thongs will improve soon. What dose are you on? Im only on 10mg do wondering if it will work xxx

[Andshe in reply to Down]

20mg, and taking alongside a beta blocker to tackle dome of the initial side effects

[Down in reply to Andshe]

I am only in 10mg but hoping it is enough to work as i do t want to increase due to the side effects xxxx

[Sunshine1968]

Lexapro has less side effect and is a very potent antidepressant, call doctor to switch you. I didnt tolerate Fluoxetine either.

[Down in reply to Sunshine1968]

Hi sunshine. I am reluctant to start all over again as i do t feel like i can go through all this again. How long did u try the fluoxetine for before you switched? Xxx

[Sunshine1968]

You really can stop one and start the other one 24-48 later since both are SSRIs it won't be a problem. In fact fluoxetine is really old I can't believe doctors still prescribe it

[Down]

Fluox takes a while to get out ur system so is 1 of if the easiest to stop taking which is part of the reason iv been given it. I have heard bad things about lexapro aswel to be honest so i dont no what is for the best xxx

[Laura_Gil]

Hello Down, how are you feeling after a month? Do you see any improvement at all?

I hope you´re feeling better

Hugs,

Laura

[Rubytuesday11]

Hi hun I have been on flux for 5 weeks now and I am feeling a lot better my anxiety has lifted and the side effects are a lot less I can cope with them but I am feeling quite excited and hyper so going to discuss this with my GP next week xxx hope you are feeling better