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I’m on liquid fluoxetine(prozac) for a few things. But I’ve upped my dosage recently since it was no longer working. Every time I take it, it burns my throat. Has anyone got any advice or reasoning?

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Have you tried pills instead? Why is it liquid?

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d7a7n7i7e7l7l7e in reply to swordfishll

I was originally on the pills but I realised they had non-vegan ingredients in them and I’m vegan. I know some people don’t agree with that though but that’s just how I feel🤷‍♀️. But thank you🙂!

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That’s a legit reason 🙂 maybe eat with food? Without food? Try different things, good luck

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d7a7n7i7e7l7l7e in reply to swordfishll

I’ll give them a go. Thank you☺️!

Have you talked to your Doctor regards this drug and an increase, Are there reasons you do not take it in tablet or capsule form

I normally take a small glass of milk with medications in the evening and I use oats in milk for breakfast. A glass of water also helps on occasions

BOB

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d7a7n7i7e7l7l7e in reply to

Yes I’ve spoken to my doctor. I know some people don’t agree with this reasoning, but I don’t take the capsule form because it has non-vegan ingredients in it and I’m vegan. I have a milk-alternative so I’ll try that. Thank you🙂!

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If it is a capsule that may be a problem as the skin can be made of gelatine from the tendons etc You do what needs be. Have you tried Soy Milk or Almond milk to wash down medication.

I use milk when my tablets are large like my Vit D, OAP tablets

BOB

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Thank you☺️! No but I’ll give it a go🙂.

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