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egliki

Updated 7mo ago

Concerns about Fluoxetine Side Effects

hi, I started fluoxetine 5 days ago and feel worse. is this normal?

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"It is common to experience new or worsening symptoms when starting a medication like Fluoxetine. However, it's important to communicate these changes with your healthcare provider."

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KimchiKitty

7mo

Yes cause your body has to get use to it it will take a couple weeks to adjust to it I’m on the same thing and it took me about that long to start feeling it actually work
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Bre19

7mo

true
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sikulo

7mo

For me works well no issues at all
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Bre19

6mo

same
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Tracks

7mo

It’s different for every person. It works great for me. I’ve been using it for over a year.
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Bre19

6mo

very true
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HCG2021

6mo

The first 2 weeks for me was worse before it got better. Then weeks 3 and 4 the adjustment side effects balanced out. Finally weeks 5 and 6 it was like a blanket was lifted off if me. My anxiety finally dissipated and it only improved from there. It take 6-10 weeks for SSRI’s to reach therapeutic effects. Many give up on them to soon. Hang in there. I have been on fluoxetine since 2020. 2 years at 20mg. And then the last 2 years at 40. Ive had a quality of life I didnt think was possible during that time and am very thankful.
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Bre19

4mo

same here
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thrillsnchills

5mo

❤️❤️
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Bre19

5mo

I hope it's going better
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randochikn

5mo

I don’t quite remember what it was like when I first started fluoxetine, I think I felt a bit more dissociated and then when it finally kicked in it just relieved my anxiety so much. It can be rough, hopefully after the rough patch its better (if not, don’t be ashamed to try something different by doctor recommendation). I’ve been on it for 3 years or more and my social anxiety has been so much better.
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Bre19

5mo

❤️
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Sandy02

5mo

Hello, I take this medication, but I need to increase the dose. I'm in 20mg, but I feel the same way as when I started taking it. I take it for depression and anxiety.
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Bre19

5mo

yeah it took a while to do anything for me
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Zkittlez_xo

5mo

Yes wait for two 4 weeks to see improvement
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Bre19

5mo

it took a couple months for it to kick in properly
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Zkittlez_xo

5mo

Might experience severe headaches
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Bre19

5mo

very true
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Tracks

4mo

When I got into it a few years ago, it took me a while but now I feel great with it.
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Bre19

4mo

I had the same experience
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mercurialstarfish

4mo

for the first two weeks of taking it, and the first few weeks when my dose was changed i felt awful so id recommend sticking with it for a few more weeks and if you still dont feel better go back to the doctor xx
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idk_182

3mo

Yes x it takes at least 4 weeks for your body to even begin to adjust to a new medication. When I first started it I felt emotionless like a zombie but it does get better with time xx don’t give up on it too early

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