33 days on Fluoxerine... I was on 40mg for a week and I cut back bc I was so sick

gypsygirl315

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Joined : May 2015

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Posted 5/13/2015 1:12 AM (GMT 0)

Hi....
I have been on Fluoxerine for 33 days... I went up to 40mg for a week and I was way to sick to function... So I went down to 20mg 2 days ago... I still have horrible insomnia, Anxiety, sour stomach, and depression... I have a 10 year old daughter and I need to feel better and sleep... Has anyone ever decreased and had a success story??? Please share with me to uplift me...
Thanks♡
GG

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 5/13/2015 4:23 AM (GMT 0)

Hi GP,

A temporary decrease works well for many! It takes some people more time to adjust to an existing dose than others...and they may simply need more time before the next increase.

Be sure and use your coping skills during this time of fluxuation...our Resources are full of them if you need fresh ideas.:)

Wishing you the best with your progress...keep us posted and wel will keep you in support!

S.C.

Hibee

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Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 7935

Posted 5/13/2015 9:21 AM (GMT 0)

Hi GP

Sorry to hear you are having these symptoms.

As SC mentioned we all react differently to medication and sometimes people need to stay on a particular dose for longer before moving up or moving down. Fluoxetine can take upto 8 weeks before you see the full effects so stick with it if you can and I am sure things will improve.

I take Fluoxetine 60mg and find it to be a good medication it also worth looking into talking therapy such as CBT or Mindfulness Meditation.

Keep us posted.

Hibee

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