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Dreamcatcher96

Updated 5mo ago

Seeking Advice on Medication Side Effects - Tremors

I was prescribed fluoxetine 20mg nearly 3 weeks ago. I took a tablet for two days and ended up with uncontrollable tremors/spasms that lasted for 5 days straight and only stopped when I slept. I stopped taking this medication and only got tremors now and again, mainly in the morning but leas severe. Last night I took propranolol and woke up with uncontrollable tremors again. Has anyone ever experienced this?

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LauraPalmer

5mo

I was put on 20mg Prozac months ago and had an almost immediate adverse reaction. I stopped after 6 doses because I landed in the ER. They said it wasn't dangerous but I was probably one of those people who just can't metabolize Prozac, so it was giving me insane side effects. I've tried Metoprolol, that was months ago too. Took a single dose, and had a very odd reaction. Shaking, nausea, fast heart rate, couldn't sleep. Doctor stopped it immediately and months later I'm on Propranolol. It's much more tolerable, however I do experience some shakiness and issues sleeping on it. It has gotten better the more I've taken it. Do you have anxiety towards new medications? Both Prozac and Propranolol can have strange effects where they increase anxiety for some people, but those things should resolve with time. Best bet would be to ask your doctor!

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